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FEATURES KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW See Figure 2. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS - Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth on the removable anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback. BEVEL SCALE - The easy-to-read scale on the front of the cabinet shows the exact blade angle. BLADE - For maximum performance, it is recommended that you use the 10 in. carbide tipped combination blade provided with your saw. The blade is raised and lowered with the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are locked with the bevel locking lever. Additional blade styles of the same high quality are available for specific operations such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with complete information. Blade kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the riving knife. WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury. BLADE GUARD - Always keep the removable blade guard down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts. BEVEL LOCKING LEVER - This lever, placed just under the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the angle setting of the blade. HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL - Located on the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and raise the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement. This handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles easy. MITER GAUGE - The miter gauge aligns the wood for a cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut. MITER GAUGE GROOVES - The miter gauge rides in the grooves on the saw table. RIP FENCE - A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the locking lever. RIP SCALE - Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read rip scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts. RIVING KNIFE - A removable metal piece of the blade guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw blade, which helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback. When in the through sawing, or "up" position, it is higher than the saw blade. When in the non-through sawing, or "down" position, it is below the saw blade teeth. SWITCH ASSEMBLY - This saw has an easy access switch assembly located below the front rail. To lock the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch key from the switch. Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool. 10 - English

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10 - English
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW
See Figure 2.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS
- Kickback is a hazard in which
the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth
on the removable anti-kickback pawls point away from the
workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward
the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or
reduce the possibility of kickback.
BEVEL SCALE
- The easy-to-read scale on the front of the
cabinet shows the exact blade angle.
BLADE
- For maximum performance, it is recommended
that you use the 10 in. carbide tipped combination blade
provided with your saw. The blade is raised and lowered
with the height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Bevel angles are
locked with the bevel locking lever. Additional blade styles
of the same high quality are available for specific operations
such as ripping. Your local dealer can provide you with
complete information.
Blade kerf width must be within the limits stamped on the
riving knife.
WARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool.
Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.
FEATURES
BLADE GUARD
- Always keep the removable blade guard
down over the saw blade for through-sawing cuts.
BEVEL LOCKING LEVER
- This lever, placed just under
the saw table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the
angle setting of the blade.
HEIGHT/BEVEL ADJUSTING HANDWHEEL
- Located on
the front of the cabinet, use this handwheel to lower and raise
the blade for height adjustments or blade replacement. This
handwheel also makes the adjustment for bevel angles easy.
MITER GAUGE -
The miter gauge aligns the wood for a
cross cut. The easy-to-read indicator shows the exact angle
for a miter cut.
MITER GAUGE GROOVES
- The miter gauge rides in the
grooves on the saw table.
RIP FENCE
- A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece
and is secured with the locking lever.
RIP SCALE
- Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read rip
scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts.
RIVING KNIFE
- A removable metal piece of the blade
guard assembly, slightly thinner than the saw blade, which
helps keep the kerf open and prevent kickback. When in the
through sawing, or “up” position, it is higher than the saw
blade. When in the non-through sawing, or “down” position,
it is below the saw blade teeth.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- This saw has an easy access switch
assembly located below the front rail. To lock the switch in
the
OFF
position, remove the switch key from the switch.
Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children
and others not qualified to use the tool.