Mac allister MJ10250XI Safety And Operation Instructions page 17

5. Bevel-locking handle (Fig. 24)
The bevel-locking handle (3) locks the blade in
the desired tilting angle. To loosen turn it
anti-clockwise. When setting the angle of the cut
fully loosen it. Before turning the table saw ON,
be sure it is securely tightened so that the blade
will not shift during the table saw operation.
(See Fig. 24)
6. Riving knife
Fig. 25
This separates the saw kerf in a workpiece. This
prevents possible binding and kickback.
7. Rip fence
This fence is used for all ripping operations.
Never rip freehand without the fence in place and
securely locked.
8. Miter gauge
The head is locked in the desired position for
crosscutting or mitring by tightening the lock
handle.
Always lock it securely when in use.
9. Push stick (Fig. 25)
Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing
a workpiece through the blade instead of using
your hands. They can be made from scrap wood
in various sizes and shapes to be used in a
specific project. The stick must be narrower than
the workpiece, with a 90° notch in one end and
shaped for a grip on the other end.
Use a push stick whenever the fence is 2" (5 cm)
or more from the blade. push stick should be
used in place of the user's hand to guide the
material between the fence and blade. When
using a push stick, the trailing end of the board
must be square.
A push stick against an uneven end could slip
off or push the workpiece away from the fence.
WARNING: Do not locate the push-stick to the
rear of the workpiece, Kickback can result from
the push-stick pinching the workpiece and binding
the blade in the saw kerf if positioned improperly.
It may cause serious personal injury.
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