Chop Saw Introduction

This is the content required for an introduction to our chop saw - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual.

Safety

Personal protection:

(a dust mask could also be necessary depending on your material)

Dangers	Precautions
sharp and rotating exposed blade - will keep spinning for a bit after turning the power off!	keep your hands well clear of the blade until it has stopped completely clamp your workpiece to the saw's base, if possible check whether your planned movement is possible before turning the saw on - there are screws that may lock it in several places (see "Demonstration") let the saw start before touching the workpiece
sawdust and small splinters can fly towards the operator and others	hook up a shop vac, but be aware the dust extraction from our "Herkules" saw is very incomplete wear goggles dust mask: depending on the material you're cutting
workpiece can move during the cut or create kickback	always cut from front (closer to the user) to the back of the workpiece when using the articulating arm

Demonstration

The tutor will show you these steps in detail:

• adjusting the bevel
• adjusting the rotation
• setting the depth stop
• releasing the blade guard and starting the saw