SuPPoRTING lARGe PANelS /
Wrong
B
SecuRING WoRkPIece
Support large panels to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels
tend to sag under their own weight as
shown in figure b.
Material bends on blade causing heavy loads
or kickback
Supports must be placed under the panel
on both sides, near the line of cut and near
C
the edge of the panel (figure c).
Support work near cut
Never hold piece being cut in your hands
D
or across your leg (figure d).
Wrong
Secure the workpiece to a stable platform
E
as shown in figure e. It is important to
support the work properly to minimize body
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
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