Table Saw; Causes Of Kickback - Performax 240-3600 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
with a tool to make you careless.
Remember that a fraction of a second of
carelessness is sufficient to cause serious
injury.
WARNING:
goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating power tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes, resulting in
possible serious injury.
WARNING:
attachments or accessories that are not
recommended by the manufacturer of this
tool. The use of attachments or accesso-
ries that are not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
illustrations in this Operator's Manual are
shown with the blade guard removed for
clarity, do not operate the saw with-out
the blade guard unless specifically
instructed to do so.
WARNING:
be mounted to a firm, supporting, waist-
high surface, such as a workbench or leg
stand. Many illustrations in this Operator's
Manual are shown with the saw
unmounted for clarity.
APPLICATIONS
You can use this tool for the purposes listed
below:
1 . Straight-line cutting operations, such as
crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling,
and compound cutting .
2 . Dado or molding cuts with optional
accessories .
NOTICE: This table saw is designed to cut
wood and wood composition products only .
OPERATION
Do not allow familiarity
Always wear safety
Do not use any
Although many of the
The table saw must
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The 3-pronged plug must be plugged into
a matching outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in compliance with all local
codes and ordinances . Improper connection
of the equipment can result in electric
shock . Check with an electrician or service
technician if you are unsure about proper
grounding . Do not alter the plug . If it will
not fit into the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician .

CAUSES OF KICKbACK

Kickback can occur when the blade stalls
or binds, causing the workpiece to be
kicked back toward the operator with great
force and speed . If your hands are near the
saw blade, they may be jerked loose from
the workpiece and come into contact with
the blade . Obviously, kickback can cause
serious injury, and it is well worth using
precautions to avoid the risks .
Kickback can be caused by any action that
pinches the blade in the wood, such as the
following:
• Making a cut with incorrect blade
depth .
• Sawing into knots or nails in the work
piece .
• Twisting the wood while making a cut.
• Failing to support the workpiece.
• Forcing a cut.
• Cutting warped or wet lumber.
• Using the wrong blade for the type of
cut .
• Not following correct operating
procedures .
• Misusing the saw.
• Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls.
• Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or
improperly set blade .
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