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| + | ==Safety First== |
| + | [[File:Safety First HD2.png|left|150px]] |
| + | * Don’t feed anything into the blade you don’t want cut. First off, it makes no sense and it could pull other stuff into the midst, like your own body. That isn't a good scenario, so let's prevent that. |
| + | * Plan out your cut before making it. Wasting material isn't a good idea, and it's more time consuming when you mess up. |
| + | * Don't try to cut too tight of radius. See the blade curve chart before cutting curves. |
| + | * Use a push stick to keep your fingers at least 3" from the blade. |
| + | * Keep hands and fingers out of the "danger zone" in front of the blade. |
| + | * Hold work piece firmly on the table. |
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| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
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| # Turn the machine off once the cut is complete. | | # Turn the machine off once the cut is complete. |
| # Remove the workpiece and reset the space. | | # Remove the workpiece and reset the space. |
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− | ==Safety==
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− | # Don’t feed anything into the blade you don’t want cut. First off, it makes no sense and it could pull other stuff into the midst, like your own body. That isn't a good scenario, so let's prevent that.
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− | # Plan out your cut before making it. Wasting material isn't a good idea, and it's more time consuming when you mess up.
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− | # Don't try to cut too tight of radius. See the blade curve chart before cutting curves.
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− | # Use a push stick to keep your fingers at least 3" from the blade.
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− | # Keep hands and fingers out of the "danger zone" in front of the blade.
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− | # Hold work piece firmly on the table.
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| ==Certification== | | ==Certification== |