Additional Safety For Track Saws - Shop fox W1835 Owner's Manual

Additional Safety for Track Saws

BLADE MAINTENANCE. Always ensure that the
saw blades are sharp, undamaged, and
tightly attached before each use. Only use
blades that meet the specifications listed on
the data sheet.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Only use
appropriate blades for this saw. Do not use
blades with different diameters or arbor
hole shapes/sizes, as they will not rotate
concentrically and may damage the saw and
throw blade fragments with deadly force.
RIVING KNIFE. Make sure the riving knife is
thicker than the saw blade but thinner than
the blade teeth. The riving knife must be
present in the kerf and properly adjusted
with the blade to be effective.
GUARDS. Ensure guards are in place and
operating correctly before each cut. Repair
or replace guard if it is damaged.
PHYSICAL SAFETY. Keep hand and fingers clear
of cutting path at all times. Never reach
under workpiece near blade, and do not
perform a cut while supporting workpiece
with one hand or balancing it on a leg or any
other body part.
CUTTING DEPTH. Set the cutting depth so the
blade protrudes no more than
the backside or bottom of the workpiece.
STRAIGHT CUTS. Only make straight cuts. Always
use a guide to reduce risk of binding and
kickback. Do not make freehand cuts!
READ and understand this
entire manual before using
this machine. Serious per-
sonal injury may occur
if safety and operational
information is not under-
stood and followed. DO
NOT risk your safety by
not reading!
Model W1835 (For Machines Mfg. Since 12/12)
STOPPING AND RESTARTING CUTS. Allow blade
CUTTING CORRECT MATERIAL. Use the correct
PLUNGE CUTS. To decrease risk of kickback,
WORKPIECE SUPPORT. Properly support all
⁄ " beyond WORKPIECE CLEARANCE. Ensure adequate
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USE this and other machinery with cau-
tion and respect. Always consider safety
first, as it applies to your individual work-
ing conditions. No list of safety guidelines
can be complete—every shop environment
is different. Failure to follow guidelines
could result in serious personal injury,
damage to equipment or poor work results.
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to reach full speed before cutting. Complete
all cuts when possible. If a cut must be
interrupted, let blade come to a complete
stop before removing saw. Before resuming,
place blade in center of kerf and verify teeth
do not contact workpiece.
blade for the type of material being cut.
Do not use this saw for cutting logs, roots,
or trimming shrubs and trees. Do not cut
warped, twisted, or cupped workpieces.
do not allow the saw base to shift while
performing beveled plunge cuts. Before
making blind plunge cuts, verify the cutting
path is clear of obstructions (electrical
wires, gas lines, plumbing, metal or stone,
etc.) to reduce the risk of explosion, fire,
electrocution, property damage, or kickback.
Disconnect fuses or circuit breakers, and
shut off nearby water and gas lines if cutting
nearby.
workpieces and cutoffs to reduce risk of
binding and kickback. Place supports under
both sides of the cut line.
clearance under workpiece to reduce risk of
blade contacting materials (concrete, rocks,
metal, etc.) that could damage it and cause
it to fly apart.