Blade Guard Importance
Guards prevent contact with spinning blade. Splitters prevent kickback. Anti-kickback pawls add protection. Never remove guards without reason.
Push Stick Use
Keep hands away from blade. Use appropriate stick for operation. Multiple styles serve different purposes. Make extras for shop convenience.
Kickback Prevention
Stand to side of blade path. Use splitter on all through cuts. Never cut between fence and blade. Support outfeed adequately.
Maintenance Checks
Blade alignment affects safety. Clean blade provides cleaner cuts. Check fence parallelism regularly. Inspect insert plates for damage.
