Sliding Table Saw Safety Training

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Sliding Table Saw Safety Training
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CAPABILITIES OF THE SLIDING TABLE SAW

• Using the sliding table, the saw can rip,
  cross-cut and square-up cut stock and panels
  under a 4 x 8 dimension.
• By eliminating the sliding table, the saw can be
  used as a traditional table saw.
• The saw can make angle and compound angle cuts
  (angle both the blade and the cross-cut fence on
  the sliding table) accurately and easily.

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1. Eye and ear protection MUST be worn at all
times when operating this piece of machinery. And
ALWAYS wear proper apparel NO loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewelry to get caught in
moving parts.
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2. Before starting the saw, be sure that the air
hose is connected. The connector is located on
the rear of the saw below the out-feed table.
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3. Make sure the gates on the dust collection
system are open to the sliding table saw but
closed to the Delta table saw.
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• 4. Be sure that all work surfaces are free of
  debris. There should be NO clutter on the saw
  that can bind the sliding mechanisms or become
  caught in the blade.

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• 5. While loading and unloading, be sure to
  position the sliding table as far back away from
  the blade as possible. All pieces need to be
  fully secured in the table before cutting. Use
  BOTH forward and rear clamps.

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6. Perform a pre-travel test with all new set-ups
before starting saw to be sure there are no
obstructions within the line of the blade.
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• 7. To prevent binding of the blade and serious
  kickback, use EITHER the sliding table OR the rip
  fence, but NEVER use both at once!
• This saw has an adjustable rip fence. Turn the
  handle on the top and slide the fence back away
  from the blade the desired distance.

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• 8. Most injuries occur when using the scoring
  blade! NEVER reach into the saw while it is
  running to remove debris! Use the scoring blade
  only when cutting double-sided materials with
  high chip potential. The scoring blade operates
  independently of the main blade and has its own
  on/off switch, so be sure that both blades have
  come to a complete stop before reaching in to
  clean the blade area.

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9. Because the saw is connected directly to the
main shop power switch, the power must be turned
off at the breaker while changing blades.
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10. Starting the saw should automatically turn on
the dust collection system. If the dust
collection does not turn on, do not operate the
saw, but seek assistance from a qualified staff
person.
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To Start The Saw

• Pull out emergency stop knob
• Push reset button and be sure it is lit
• Turn power switch to first position (symbol like
  inverted Y) until blade reaches full speed then
  turn the switch to the second position (triangle)
  for use.
• The controls for the scoring blade are located on
  the right. The white is the on button, the
  black is the off.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS

• ALWAYS be sure the blade guard is in position
  over the blade when thru-sawing. Thru-sawing
  occurs when the blade cuts completely through the
  work piece.
• ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the miter
  gage OR fence.
• ALWAYS use a push stick for ripping narrow stock.
• NEVER perform any operation free-hand.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS

• NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line
  with the path of the blade.
• NEVER reach behind or over the blade with either
  hand for any reason.
• Feed work into the blade against the direction of
  rotation only.
• NEVER use the fence as a cut-off gage when
  cross-cutting.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS

• NEVER attempt to free a stalled blade without
  first turning off the saw.
• AVOID KICKBACKS by keeping the blade sharp,
  keeping the rip fence parallel to the blade,
  keeping the splitter and guard in place, by not
  releasing work before it is pushed all the way
  past the blade, and by not ripping material that
  is twisted or warped or does not have a straight
  edge to guide along the fence.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS

• AVOID awkward operations and hand positions where
  a sudden slip can cause your hand to move into
  the blade.
• The blade is at the appropriate height when the
  gullet clears the top surface of the work piece,
  no higher.
• ALWAYS leave blade and entire saw area clean and
  free of clutter when finished and return set-ups
  to their original positions.