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*Always open the dust collector gate and turn on the dust collector prior to working with the table saw. Close the gate when done.
*Always open the dust collector gate and turn on the dust collector prior to working with the table saw. Close the gate when done.
*This saw has a built-in safety brake that will trigger when contact is made with flesh or conductive material. DO NOT CUT THE FOLLOWING ON THIS SAW:
*This saw has a built-in safety brake that will trigger when contact is made with flesh or conductive material. Check your material for metal pieces using the metal detector. DO NOT CUT THE FOLLOWING ON THIS SAW:
**Mirrored acrylic
**Mirrored acrylic
**Laser cut pieces (the black carbon residue is conductive)
**Laser cut pieces (the black carbon residue is conductive)
**Any other conductive materials
**Any other conductive materials
*Use a cross-cut sled (preferable) or miter gauge when making cross-cuts or miter cuts. Do not use the fence when using a cross-cut sled or miter gauge. Generally, a cross-cut sled or miter gauge should be used if the longest edge of the piece can't be supported on the fence.
*Use a cross-cut sled or miter gauge when making cross-cuts or miter cuts. Do not use the fence when using a cross-cut sled or miter gauge. Generally, a cross-cut sled or miter gauge should be used if the longest edge of the piece can't be supported on the fence.
*Stand to the side of the blade when cutting - do not stand directly behind the blade in the line of kickback.
*Stand to the side of the blade when cutting - do not stand directly behind the blade in the line of kickback.
*If you cannot hold the piece firmly when cutting, ask for help. Use push-sticks if necessary.
*If you cannot hold the piece firmly when cutting, ask for help. Use push-sticks if necessary. Hold the workpiece firmly against the fence or miter gauge during the entire cut.
*Clean up the work area when you're done!
*Clean up the work area when you're done!
*Lower the blade guide to slightly above workpiece to minimize blade drift. Check tightness of guide blocks. Check the tension of the blade.
*Lower the blade guide to slightly above workpiece to minimize blade drift. Check tightness of guide blocks. Check the tension of the blade.
*Wider blades cannot cut as tight of an curve as thinner blades. If the saw makes squealing noises when cutting you are likely stressing the blade.
*Wider blades cannot cut as tight of a curve as thinner blades. If the saw makes squealing noises when cutting you are likely stressing the blade.
*Clean up the work area when you're done!
*Clean up the work area when you're done!
*If available, attach a ShopVac hose to rear dust port on the table to collect sawdust during use.
*If available, attach a ShopVac hose to rear dust port on the table to collect sawdust during use.
*Adjust the height of the router with a (MEASURE AND FILL IN) hex key. Do not use the wrong size key for the height adjustment.
*Adjust the height of the router with a 6mm hex key. Do not use the wrong size key for the height adjustment.
*Ensure the bit can spin freely and does not catch the fence prior to making your cut.
*Ensure the bit can spin freely and does not catch the fence prior to making your cut.
*This tool requires authorization prior to use. Always ask for help if you're unsure about the use of this tool.
*This tool requires authorization prior to use. Always ask for help if you're unsure about the use of this tool.
*Always wear a face mask when the lathe is in use, and ensure there is no loose clothing or jewelry that could catch on the lathe.
*Always wear a face shield when the lathe is in use, and ensure there is no loose clothing or jewelry that could catch on the lathe.
*Ensure your piece is securely fixed in the chuck and does not wobble before turning the lathe on.
*Ensure your piece is securely fixed in the chuck and does not wobble before turning the lathe on.
*Always turn on the dust collector and open the dust collector gate prior to working with the planer. Close the gate when done.
*Always turn on the dust collector and open the dust collector gate prior to working with the planer. Close the gate when done.
*Check your workpiece for metal using the metal detector before planing - metal damages the cutter heads.
*The height gauge on this tool is no longer accurate - always check the height of the cutter head relative to your workpiece before beginning a cut.
*The height gauge on this tool is no longer accurate - always check the height of the cutter head relative to your workpiece before beginning a cut.
*Do not cut pieces thinner than 1/4" (is this actually an issue?) or shorter than the length of the cutting area. Your work piece should be sticking out of one end of the planer during the whole pass.
*Do not plane pieces thinner than 1/4" or shorter than the length of the cutting area (from roller to roller). Your work piece should be sticking out of one end of the planer during the whole pass.
*Clean up the work area when you're done!
*Clean up the work area when you're done!
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