Specific Instructions/Precautions For The Saw Bench - Axminster AW10BSB2 User Manual

Setting the Machine
Connect the machine to the mains supply, lift the switch shroud and give the machine a
quick burst. i.e. On/Off. Check that everything is sound and feels O.K. (No knocking,
scraping, belt squeal, rubbing etc.,)
Give the machine a longer run, and 'SLAP' the Emergency switch shroud down. Check that
this gives a fast and easy method of switching the machine off, without searching for the
stop switch button.
When you are happy that everything seems O.K. switch the machine off, disconnect from the
mains supply. Locate the two upper side panels and their fixing bolts and secure them in place.

Specific Instructions/Precautions for the Saw Bench

Make sure the saw blade is the correct type for
the job in hand.
Do not force the saw, if the saw begins to stall
you are forcing the cut or over working the
saw.
Ensure that the saw blade is clean and sharp.
Resin build up on the blades will increase the
friction of the saw passing through the timber,
and cause over heating of the blade, blunt
teeth will work harder tearing the fibre of the
timber as opposed to shearing it, also with
subsequent overheating. Both faults
unnecessarily load the machine beyond normal
usage, and shorten its longevity.
Do not use blades that are deformed in any
way.
Do not remove the blade guard. The design of
the riving knife on the machine will not allow
for slotting or blind grooving, so there is no
reason to remove the guard. There is adequate
clearance under the guard for the capacity of
the machine (75mm).
Do not remove the riving knife. Do not use any
blades that cut a smaller kerf than the riving
knife thickness.
Make sure the riving knife is correctly adjusted
to the blade and is securely fastened.
If the table insert becomes damaged or broken,
and will not support the timber 'up close' to
the blade, replace it.
Do not start the saw with the workpiece
touching the blade.
Do not commence sawing until the blade has
run up to full speed.
After switching off, never try to slow the saw
down more quickly by applying side pressure
to the blade. Apply the old joiner's adage of
never getting hands within one handbreadth
of the blade. Leave the machine disconnected
from the mains supply until you are about to
commence work. Always disconnect the
machine if you are leaving it unattended.
Never leave the vicinity of the machine unless
the blade has come to a complete stop.
Do not attempt to carry out any maintenance,
corrective work, setting up etc., unless the
machine is disconnected from the mains
supply.
If any tools have been used during setting up
procedures, make sure they are removed from
the machine and stowed safely away.
Do not attempt to carry out cross cutting
operations freehand, always use the mitre
fence for small stuff and the sliding carriage for
larger work pieces.
Unless you are an experienced machine
operator, do not attempt to rip freehand,
always use the guiding facility of the rip fence.
It is perfectly acceptable to support guide and
feed the timber with your hands whilst ripping
stuff of some length, however, as you approach
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