Saw Blade Guard, Anti-Kickback Pawls And Riving Knife Assembly; Making A Push Stick; Kickbacks - ShopMaster DELTA S36-300 Guide D'utilisation

• AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE OR EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
may indicate a problem with your saw. If this happens,
turn it off and disconnect it from the power source until
the problem has been located and corrected. Contact
customer service for assistance if the problem cannot
be solved.
SAW BLADE GUARD, ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND RIVING KNIFE
ASSEMBLY
Your table saw is equipped with a blade guard, anti-
kickback pawls and riving knife assembly that covers
the blade and reduces the possibility of accidental blade
contact. The riving knife is a flat plate that fits into the cut
made by the saw blade and effectively prevents kickback
by lessening the tendency of the blade to bind in the cut.
Two anti-kickback pawls are located on the sides of the
riving knife that allow the wood to pass through the blade
in the cutting direction but reduce the possibility of the
material being thrown backwards toward the operator. The
riving knife can be used in two positions. It must be raised
to the through-cut position before attaching anti-kickback
pawls and blade guard. Both positions are marked on
the riving knife. The blade guard and anti-kickback pawls
can only be used when making through cuts that sever
the wood. When making rabbets and other non-through

MAKING A PUSH STICK

In order to operate your table saw safely, you must use a
push stick whenever the size or shape of the workpiece
would otherwise cause your hands to be within 6 inches
(152 mm) of the saw blade or other cutter. A push stick is
included with this saw.
No special wood is needed to make additional push sticks
as long as they are sturdy and long enough and the wood
is free of knots, checks and cracks. A length of 16 inches
(400 mm) is recommended with a notch that fits against
the edge of the workpiece to prevent slipping. It's a good

KICKBACKS

Kickbacks can cause serious injury. A kickback occurs
when a part of the workpiece binds between the saw
blade and the rip fence, or other fixed object, rises from
the table and is thrown toward the operator. The risk of
kickback can be minimized by attention to the following
instructions.
HOW TO REDUCE THE RISK OF KICKBACKS AND
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM POSSIBLE INJURY:
• Be certain that the rip fence is parallel to the saw blade.
• DO NOT rip by applying the feed force to the section of
the workpiece that will become the cut-off (free) piece.
Feed force when ripping should always be applied
between the saw blade and the fence; use a push stick
for all narrow work that is 6 inches (152 mm) wide or
less.
• Keep saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback
assembly in place and operating properly. The riving
TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES
cuts, the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls must be
removed and riving knife lowered to the non-through cut
position marked on the riving knife.
Use all components of the guarding system (blade guard
assembly, riving knife and anti-kickback pawls) for every
operation for which they can be used including all through-
cutting. If you elect not to use any of these components
for a particular application, exercise additional caution
regarding control of the workpiece, the use of push sticks,
the position of your hands relative to the blade, the use of
safety glasses, the means to avoid kickback and all other
warnings contained in this manual and on the saw itself.
Replace the guarding systems as soon as you return to
through-cutting operations. Keep the guard assembly in
working order.
idea to have several push sticks of the same minimum
length, 16 inches (400 mm), with different size notches for
different workpiece thicknesses.
The shape can vary to suit your own needs as long as
it performs its intended function of keeping your hands
away from the blade. Angling the notch so the push stick
can be held at a 20- to 30-degree angle from the saw's
table will help you to hold down the workpiece while also
moving it through the saw.
section of this manual.
knife must be in alignment with the saw blade and the
anti-kickback assembly must stop a kickback once it has
started. Check their action before ripping by pushing the
wood under the anti-kickback assembly. The teeth must
prevent the wood from being pulled toward the front of
the saw. If any part of assembly is not operational, return
to the nearest authorized service center for repair.
• Plastic and composite materials (like hardboard) may
be cut on your saw. However, since these are usually
quite hard and slippery, the anti-kickback pawls may
not stop a kickback. Therefore, be especially attentive
to following proper set up and cutting procedures for
ripping.
• Use saw blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and riving
knife assembly for every possible operation, including
all through-cut sawing.
• Push the workpiece past the saw blade prior to releasing
control.
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