Saw Blade Guard, Anti-Kickback Pawls And; Riving Knife Assembly; Making A Push Stick - Delta 36-6022 Manual De Instrucciones

are available at extra cost from your local dealer or
authorized service center.
• DO NOT USE RIP FENCE AND MITER GAUGE AT
THE SAME TIME.
• AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND
POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause a
hand to move into a saw blade. Operate with table
at or near waist level for maximum balance and
control. Anticipate effect of workpiece size on your
ability to adjust position and maintain control through
completion of cut.
• KEEP ARMS, HANDS AND FINGERS AT LEAST
SIX INCHES AWAY FROM THE BLADE.
• KEEP HANDS AND OTHER BODY PARTS OUT OF
THE BLADE PATH. NEVER have any part of your
body in line with the path of the saw blade.
• NEVER START THE MACHINE WITH THE
WORKPIECE AGAINST THE BLADE to reduce the
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 Figurehts 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 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 cuts, the
blade guard and anti-kickback pawls must be removed

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.
TABLE SAW SAFETY RULES
risk of a thrown workpiece.
• DO NOT REACH OVER/REACH AROUND. Never
reach over, in back of, or around the cutting tool with
either hand while the blade is in motion.
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED BLADE
OR TRAPPED WORKPIECE without first turning
the machine off and disconnecting the saw from the
power source.
• BEFORE LEAVING THE SAW, wait for the blade to
come to a complete stop, then disconnect from the
power source, clean the table and work area, and
lock out switch to prevent unauthorized use.
• 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.
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.
It's a good 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. Refer to diagram in cutting
aids section on page 26 of this manual.
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