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Line 23: − # You cannot cut mirror acrylic: there is enough metal in it to trigger the brake. + + + + + + +
Adding information about not cutting conductive things.
# Always check your material on the blade before you spin up the blade. If the light turns red, DO NOT CUT.
# Always check your material on the blade before you spin up the blade. If the light turns red, DO NOT CUT.
# Always check your wood for nails or staples. If you're not sure, check the entire piece with a magnet.
# Always check your wood for nails or staples. If you're not sure, check the entire piece with a magnet.
# If you break something, or damage the saw, contact the area host immediately. Don't let others do more damage or hurt themselves by using a broken tool.
# If you break something, or damage the saw, contact the area host immediately. Don't let others do more damage or hurt themselves by using a broken tool.
# Always dust the entire machine when you are done. Also check the motor compartment after every use and vacuum out as needed.
# Always dust the entire machine when you are done. Also check the motor compartment after every use and vacuum out as needed.
==Blade Brake==
This saw is equipped with a safety feature that will (hopefully) stop the blade when it contacts something conductive-- like your hand. However, that means you normally can't cut conductive things with this saw or you will trigger the safety brake. This is good if it was your hand in the way, but it also destroys the sawblade and requires installation of a replacement part that costs $70+ every time. And the saw will be down until the replacement can be installed.
According to the owner's manual: "Conductive materials such as aluminum and other metals, carbon fiber materials, '''mirrored acrylic''', carbon-filled materials, etc. will typically '''cause the brake to activate'''." [Emphasis added.]
Other things that may trigger the brake include wet wood, and wood with embedded nails or staples. That is why the rules instruct you to check your material on the side of the blade before spinning it up, and to check your wood for nails or staples!
==Notes==
==Notes==