Woodstock SHOP FOX W1677 - Manual (Page 28)

-26-
W1677/W1711 10" Table Saw
O
PE
R
AT
IO
N
S
Through vs. Non-Through
Cuts
Understand the safety precautions for each type of cut
to reduce the risk of injury.
The risk of kickback exists with both through and non-
through cuts. Kickback is an event in which the workpiece
is propelled back towards the operator at a high rate of
speed. The risk of kickback is higher with non-through
cuts because the splitter and blade guard must be
removed. Always remember to re-install the blade guard
and splitter after performing a non-through cut.
Through Cuts
A through cut is a sawing operation in which the
workpiece is completely sawn through. Rip cuts, cross
cuts, miter cuts, and angled cuts are all through cutting
operations.
Safety precautions and instructions for through cuts
are located on the following pages:
Rip Cuts: Page 27
Cross Cuts: Page 28
Miter Cuts: Page 28
Blade Tilt/Bevel Cuts: Page 27
Non-Through Cuts
A non-through cut is a sawing operation where the blade
does not protrude above the top face of the wood stock.
Non-through cuts require the removal of the blade guard
and splitter. Dado cuts, rabbet cuts, and resawing are
the only non-through cuts that can be performed with
this table saw. Always replace the blade guard after non-
through cuts!
Safety precautions and instructions for through cuts
are located on the following pages:
Dado Cuts: Page 29
Rabbet Cuts: Page 31
Resawing: Page 33
DO NOT make a through-cut with a dado
blade. Dado blades are not designed
for through cuts. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
The blade guard/splitter is a critical
safety device that greatly reduces
operator risk of injury. The blade guard
MUST be re-installed after making non-
through cuts.