I must be going blind, in my old age (at least "vision challenged")
Because ...
On that saw, I did not see any cover, splitter, anti-kickback pawls or even
a riving knife.
I know, I know ... we all pull these off and, typically, throw them away.
I know that I have been guilty of that.
However, a few years back I had a nasty kickback while ripping some two-by
stock.
A rather long, very knot-filled chunk of lumber came back and hit me in my
sternum. Enough to do some damage. Fortunately, it was not my head.
I hate pawls and close to forty years of running a saw ... I tend to trust
my eye ... so no stinkin' cover.
But, NOW all of my table saws have riving knifes installed. For
"contractor" or portable bench-type saws, the splitter can readily be
converted to a riving knife ... just a little snipping, filing, etc.
Trust me, do not continue to use a table saw without, at the minimum, some
type of splitter.
Table Saw Video
VIDEO SUMMARY
Table saws are multi-purpose, powerful power tools. For example, you can rip a very long piece of lumber. Using the table saw fence guide, you will have a straight cut very time. With the use of the cross-cut guide, you can cut short pieces to the proper length. Angle cuts are also possible.
Be careful with table saws. They can be dangerous. As a precaution, don't wear any loose clothing when working with the saw. For example, a long sleeve shirt with a loose cuff could get caught in the blade and pull your arm into it.
Unplug the saw any time you are making adjustments. Finally, if you are making narrow cuts, use a small piece of wood as a pusher. Keep your fingers away from the table saw blade.
Eye protection, such as goggles or safety glasses and earplugs are required. Table saws are very loud and they can hurt your hearing. Keep these safety tips in mind when using your table saw.
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