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Line 127: − − ==Safety== − There are several hazards you need to be aware of when using a table saw. − * The blade is very sharp and it spins very fast. Keep your fingers away from the blade even when its not spinning. Use a push stick to keep your fingers a safe distance from the blade. − * Always wear proper safety equipment, i.e. ear protection and safety glasses, to prevent injury. − * Hold onto material firmly and keep it against the table and fence to help prevent the material from catching on the blade. If material catches on the blade the material can shoot back at you and this is called a kickback. − This is a video of a kickback: − {{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7sRrC2Jpp4}}
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==Safety First==
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There are several hazards you need to be aware of when using a table saw.
* The blade is very sharp and it spins very fast. Keep your fingers away from the blade even when its not spinning. Use a push stick to keep your fingers a safe distance from the blade.
* Always wear proper safety equipment, i.e. ear protection and safety glasses, to prevent injury.
* Hold onto material firmly and keep it against the table and fence to help prevent the material from catching on the blade. If material catches on the blade the material can shoot back at you and this is called a kickback.
This is a video of a kickback:
{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7sRrC2Jpp4}}
==Description==
==Description==
10. Reset the space by cleaning up any dust, turning off the equipment, and lowering the blade below the table to keep anyone from accidentally cutting themselves.
10. Reset the space by cleaning up any dust, turning off the equipment, and lowering the blade below the table to keep anyone from accidentally cutting themselves.
==Certification==
==Certification==