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SECTION 6: OPERATIONS
Test Run
Once assembly is complete and adjustments are
done to your satisfaction, you are ready to test the
machine.
Turn on the power supply at the main panel. Lift
the toggle switch to its ON position. Make sure
that your finger is poised to flip the toggle to OFF,
just in case there's a problem. The table saw
should run smoothly, with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises. Strange or unnatural noises
should be investigated and corrected before oper-
ating the machine further.
DO NOT attempt to investigate or adjust the
machine while it is running. Wait until the
machine is turned off, unplugged and all
working parts have come to a rest before
you do anything.
Kickback Causes
There are numerous possible problems that may
occur with a tablesaw, but the most frequent
avoidable danger is kickback. There are three
primary reasons for kickback from any tool with a
circular blade:
1. The workpiece rides up onto the blade, set-
ting up the teeth to fling it back.
2. The workpiece is pinched between the
blade and the fence.
3. Cut-off pieces of wood are in a position for
the blade to strike them, kicking them back
at the operator.
Items 1 and 2 are prevalent in ripping operations,
while item 3 can occur during ripping or crosscutting.
G5045 10'' Bench Top Table Saw
Always observe these steps to prevent the possi-
bility of kickback occurring:
1. Always use the splitter and guard.
2. Make sure fence is correctly adjusted, with
the back exactly parallel to the front or
slightly (less than .01") wider.
3. Use featherboards to keep material being
ripped tight to the fence.
4. Always pass cut-offs beyond blade when
crosscutting, or remove each one at once.
5. Never reach over a running blade.
Blade Selection
Choosing the correct blade for the job is essential
for the safe and efficient use of your table saw.
Ignoring this important step could result in dam-
age to the saw and serious injury to the operator.
Documented below are the most common saw
blades and their uses.
1. Rip Blade: Used for cutting with the grain.
Typically, rip blades have 20-30 teeth, a
flat-top ground profile and large gullets to
allow for fast chip removal. Figure 23.
Figure 23. Ripping blade.
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