Woodstock SHOP FOX M1113 - Manual (Page 27)

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Model M1113 (Mfg. Since 2/08)
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Workpiece.Inspection.
(Wood)
Some wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may require
modification before they are safe to cut.
Before.cutting.wood,.get.in.the.habit.of.inspecting.all.
workpieces.for.the.following:
•. Foreign.Objects.(Figure.36):.Nails, staples, dirt,
rocks and other foreign objects are often embedded
in wood. While cutting, these objects can become
dislodged and hit the operator or break the blade,
which might then fly apart. Always visually inspect
your workpiece for these items. If they can't be
removed, do NOT cut the workpiece.
•. Large/Loose Knots:.Loose knots can become dis-
lodged during the cutting operation. Large knots can
cause blade damage. Choose workpieces that do not
have large/loose knots or plan ahead to avoid cut-
ting through them.
•. Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with a moisture
content over 20% causes unnecessary wear on the
blade and yields poor results.
• Excessive Warping: Workpieces with excessive
cupping, bowing, or twisting are dangerous to cut
because they are unstable and can move unpredict-
ably when being cut. DO NOT cut excessively warped
wood.
• Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cupping can
be safely supported if the cupped side faces the
table or fence, as shown in Figure.37. On the con-
trary, a workpiece supported on the bowed side will
rock during a cut, leading to loss of control.
Figure.36. Choosing wood without
embedded foreign objects embedded.
Cut with
this side
down
Cut with
this side
against fence
Figure.37. Cutting wood with minor
warping.
Because.of.its.unpredicatable.nature,.use.extreme.
caution. if. cutting. warped. stock.. The. difference.
between.acceptable.and.unacceptable.warped.stock.
varies.from.machine.to.machine..If.you.are.in.doubt,.
square-up.the.stock.first.or.do.not.cut.it.