Hi The table saw is one of the most popular tools in the workshop, but it is potentially very dangerous. Make sure you know how to use it safely.
Steps: 1. Make sure you are using the correct blade and that it's properly seated and tightened. Always use a sharp blade. Dull blades bind and overheat. 2. Check the blade guard. Is it in good shape and functioning properly? 3. Make sure the blade is in alignment. 4. Set the blade height to no more than 1/2 inch above the workpiece. The wood is more likely to kick back if you have too much blade exposed. 5. Look for knots and nails before you begin. Avoid them if possible; if they cannot be avoided, be cautious when approaching them. 6. Start the blade before it meets the work. 7. Stand to the side when you saw in case the wood is kicked back, and don't over-reach. You should always have both feet planted firmly on the floor. 8. Don't push the wood into the blade, just feed it into the blade with a little pressure. Use a push stick to keep your hands clear of the blade. 9. Press the work firmly against the guide fence as you cut. 10. Always use the blade guards. 11. Wait for the blade to stop before removing it from the wood. Tips: Familiarize yourself with your saw. Read the owner's manual carefully and heed all safety suggestions Warnings: Wear goggles and a dust mask when operating your table saw. Never saw wet wood Make sure your cuts are straight. Check the alignment of your blade before every cutting session. Steps: 1. Set the saw blade and miter gauge to 0 degrees. 2. Cut a short length of a 2-by-4 board. 3. Place both pieces of the 2-by-4 on a flat surface and match up the ends. 4. Turn one piece over and match the ends again. If there is a gap, the blade is out of alignment. 5. Check your owner's manual on how to realign the blade. To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday The Pod Cast address for the Cooking In The Dark Show is. http://www.gcast.com/u/cookingindark/main.xml Visit The New Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following Address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ Visit the new archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
