Overview / Specifications; Know Your Table Saw; Blade Guard; Bevel Locking Lever - Performax 240-3605 Operator's Manual

OVERVIEW / SPECIFICATIONS

KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW

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The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as a
knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety
rules.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS: Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth on the
anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator, the teeth dig into
the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback.
BEVEL SCALE: The easy-to-read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle.
BLADE: For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 40-tooth, 10 in. carbide tipped combination blade
provided with your saw. The blade is raised and lowered with the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked with
the bevel locking lever.
WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal
injury.
BLADE GUARD: Always keep the guard down over the blade for through-sawing cuts.
BEVEL LOCKING LEVER: This lever under the worktable surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the angle setting of the blade.
HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL: Located on the front of the cabinet, this handwheel is used to lower
and raise the blade for adjustments or blade replacement. The handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles easy.
RIP FENCE LOCKING LEVER: The lever on the front of the rip fence releases the rip fence or locks it in place.
EXTENSION TABLE LOCKING LEVER: The lever under worktable surface releases the extension table or locks it
in place.
OUTFEED SUPPORT: The outfeed support at the back of the tool gives the operator additional support when cutting long
workpieces.
MITER GAUGE: The miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter
cut, with positive stops at 0°, 22.5° and 45°.
MITER GAUGE GROOVES: The miter gauge rides in these grooves on either side of the blade.
RAIL: Front rail provides support for the rip fence.
RIP FENCE: A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the locking lever. Grooves run along the top and
sides of the rip fence for use with optional clamps and accessories.
SCALE: Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts.
RIVING KNIFE: A metal piece of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the kerf open
and prevent kickback.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY: This saw has an easy access power switch. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the yellow
switch key from the switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.
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