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equipment:woodshop:tablesaw-w650p [2026/10/06 07:55] – mattequipment:woodshop:tablesaw-w650p [2026/10/06 13:00] (current) – sammyc
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   * **THE TABLE SAW IS NOT A GENERAL PURPOSE SAW!** It is designed to make specific types of cuts, and should only be used in that way. Check if we have a more suitable tool before using the table saw. **The table saw should always be your last option for making a cut.**    * **THE TABLE SAW IS NOT A GENERAL PURPOSE SAW!** It is designed to make specific types of cuts, and should only be used in that way. Check if we have a more suitable tool before using the table saw. **The table saw should always be your last option for making a cut.** 
  
-  * **Wood dust is hazardous!** You must always connect the table saw to the mobile extractor, and empty the extractor bin when it's full.+  * **Wood dust is hazardous!** You must always ensure the dust extraction blast gate is open and the main dust extractor switched on! Empty the extractor bin when it's full.
  
   * **The table saw is loud!** You must wear ear protection, and offer it to those around you before using the saw.   * **The table saw is loud!** You must wear ear protection, and offer it to those around you before using the saw.
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     - Release the locking handle (h)     - Release the locking handle (h)
     - Adjust the blade angle with the lever on the right hand side of the machine (k)     - Adjust the blade angle with the lever on the right hand side of the machine (k)
-    - Adjust the blade height with the lever on the front of the machine. The blade gullets should be just above the surface of your material [[https://youtu.be/U-bTxAeh9DA?t=6 | See this video ]]+    - Adjust the blade height with the lever on the front of the machine(i). The blade gullets should be just above the surface of your material [[https://youtu.be/U-bTxAeh9DA?t=6 | See this video ]]
     - Engage the locking handle (h)     - Engage the locking handle (h)
  
   * Check that the dust collector is not full.   * Check that the dust collector is not full.
-  * Switch on the dust collector. 
   * Open the blast gate for the table saw and close the blast gates for any machines not currently in use.   * Open the blast gate for the table saw and close the blast gates for any machines not currently in use.
 +  * Switch on the dust collector.
  
 ===== Rip Cutting (Cutting along the fence) ===== ===== Rip Cutting (Cutting along the fence) =====
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-  * When cutting load boards or large sheets, use roller stands or an outfeed table to ensure they cannot tip or drop as the cut finishes.+  * When cutting long boards or large sheets, use roller stands or an outfeed table to ensure they cannot tip or drop as the cut finishes.
    
 === To make a Rip Cut === === To make a Rip Cut ===
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 **NEVER attempt to cross cut freehand or with the aid of the rip fence** **NEVER attempt to cross cut freehand or with the aid of the rip fence**
  
-After crosscutting, the saw should be set back up for rip cutting.+After cross cutting, the saw should be set back up for rip cutting.
  
 === To set up for a cross cut === === To set up for a cross cut ===
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   * Set it to the angle you want to cut (you can check the angle against the riving knife).   * Set it to the angle you want to cut (you can check the angle against the riving knife).
   * Lock the angle fence (f) into position.   * Lock the angle fence (f) into position.
 +  * Check that the angle fence will not come into contact with the blade during the cut
  
 === To make a cross cut === === To make a cross cut ===
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