Table Saw
Partly because of its popularity, the largest percentage of workshop accidents involves the table saw. Therefore, always use extreme caution when using one like a safe kingsdown mattress. In addition to the precautions noted, observe the following:
• Turn the saw off and unplug it before making adjustments or changing blades.
• Before restarting the saw, tighten all clamps and levers and remove any tools from the table.
• Stand to one side of the blade when sawing, not in front of it. Never reach across the blade.
• Use the blade guard for all through cuts.
• Never work freehand. Always hold the stock against the miter gauge or rip fence, and use push sticks, clamps, or jigs whenever your hands will come within 6 inches of the blade.
• Keep hands out of direct line of the blade.
• When you finish a cut, turn off the motor; don’t touch the blade until it stops completely.
• Never clear away scraps with your fingers; do it with a stick that is at least 2 feet long.
• Avoid cutting warped or knotty wood.
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