Table Saw Safety

2. Fingers must be kept of the guard area.
5. The miter gauge is always used make cross cuts.
7. Never freehand cut on the saw.
8. The is always used to make rip cuts.
10. Never scrap while the saw is running or while the blade is still moving.
11. Keep the saw and free of sawdust and scrap wood.
15. Boards less than 12 inches and/or 1 1/2 inches wide may not be cut on the table saw.
16. Ask your if you are unsure a sawing procedure is safe.
17. Do not cut or warped boards on the table saw.
18. stand in the kickback zone and make sure no bystanders are behind the saw before turning it on.
19. Always ask your for permission to use the table saw before using it. Be prepared to show and/or explain what you will be cutting.
20. Do use the miter gauge and the fence at the same time.

1. All boards have a straight edge to be cut on the table saw. This edge must go against the fence.
3. A push must be used for ripping boards less than 4 inches wide.
4. The should never be higher than ¼ of an inch above the workpiece.
6. Only the may turn on the table saw.
9. The guard and riving knife may be removed when operating the table saw.
12. Ask your for help when sawing boards longer than 2 feet.
13. Never a board into the blade and do not back a board out of a cut.
14. Always make adjustments when the is off and the saw is unplugged.