Kickbacks; Proposition 65 Warning - Delta 36-6023 Manual

SAW BLADE GUARD, ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND RIVING KNIFE
ASSEMBLY
Your table saw is equipped with a blade guard, anti-kickback
pawls and riving knife assembly that covers the blade and
reduces the possibility of accidental blade contact. The riving
knife is a flat plate that fits into the cut made by the saw
blade and effectively fights kickback by lessening the tendency
of the blade to bind in the cut. Two anti-kickback pawls are
located on the sides of the riving knife that allow the wood to
pass through the blade in the cutting direction but reduce the
possibility of the material being thrown backwards toward the
operator. The blade guard and anti-kickback pawls can only be
used when making through cuts that sever the wood. When
making rabbets and other non-through cuts, the blade guard
and anti-kickback pawls must be removed and riving knife
lowered to the non-through cut position marked on the riving

KICKBACKS

Kickbacks can cause serious injury. A kickback occurs when a
part of the workpiece binds between the saw blade and the
rip fence, or other fixed object, and rises from the table and
is thrown toward the operator. Kickbacks can be avoided by
attention to the following conditions.
HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF KICKBACKS AND
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM POSSIBLE INJURY:
Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to the saw blade.
DO NOT rip by applying the feed force to the section of the
workpiece that will become the cut-off (free) piece. Feed force
when ripping should always be applied between the saw blade
and the fence; use a push stick for narrow work, 6 inches (152
mm) wide or less.
Keep saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback assembly
in place and operating properly. The riving knife must be in
alignment with the saw blade and the anti-kickback assembly
Use saw blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and riving knife
assembly for every possible operation, including all through-
cut sawing.
Push the workpiece past the saw blade prior to releasing
control.
NEVER rip a workpiece that is twisted or warped, or does not
have a straight edge to guide along the fence.
NEVER saw a large workpiece that cannot be controlled.
Dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples are:
– Lead from lead-based paints
– Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
– Asbestos dust
– Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specifically
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities.
Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
If you have any questions or concerns relative to the use of your tool or the contents of this manual, stop using the tool and call
DELTA Customer Care at 1-800-223-7278.
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TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
If tool is loaned to someone, also loan them these instructions.
knife.
Use all components of the guarding system (blade guard
assembly, riving knife and anti-kickback pawls) for every
operation for which they can be used including all through-
cutting. If you elect not to use any of these components for
a particular application, exercise additional caution regarding
control of the workpiece, the use of push sticks, the position
of your hands relative to the blade, the use of safety glasses,
the means to avoid kickback and all other warnings contained
in this manual and on the saw itself. Replace the guarding
systems as soon as you return to through-cutting operations.
Keep the guard assembly in working order.
must stop a kickback once it has started. Check their action
before ripping by pushing the wood under the anti-kickback
assembly. The teeth must prevent the wood from being pulled
toward the front of the saw. If any part of assembly is not
operational, return to the nearest authorized service center for
repair.
Plastic and composite materials (like hardboard) may be cut
on your saw. However, since these are usually quite hard and
slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may not stop a kickback.
Therefore, be especially attentive to following proper set up
and cutting procedures for ripping.
NEVER use the fence as a guide or length stop when
crosscutting.
NEVER saw a workpiece with loose knots, flaws, nails or other
foreign objects.
NEVER rip a workpiece shorter than 10 inches (254 mm).
NEVER use a dull blade. A dull blade should be replaced or
re-sharpened.
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