TKS 254E CIRCULAR SAWBENCH
VER 2015-05
Housekeeping. Before turning on machine, remove all extra equipment such as keys, wrenches, scrap, and
cleaning rags away from the saw.
Careless acts. Give the work you are doing your undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a
conversation, and “horseplay” are careless acts that can result in serious injury.
Disconnect machine before performing any service or maintenance or when changing blades. A machine
under repair should be RED TAGGED to show it should not be used until the maintenance is complete.
Alignment. Check the alignment of the splitter, fence and miter slot to the blade. A caution decal is installed
on each guard and splitter to remind the operator of the dangers of mis-alignment.
Maintain tools in top condition. Check the saw blade for cracks or missing teeth. Do not use a cracked or
dull blade or one with missing teeth or improper set. Make sure the blade is securely locked on the arbor.
Hand safety. Keep hands clear of the blade area. Do not reach past the blade to clear parts or scrap with the
saw blade running. Never saw free hand. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause your hand to contact the blade.
Safety devices. Always use the splitter, blade guard, push stick and other safety devices for all operations
where they can be used. On operations such as dadoing or molding where the blade guard cannot be used,
use feather boards, fixtures and other safety devices and use extreme caution. Reinstall the splitter and blade
guard immediately after completing the operation that required their removal.
Saw blade rotation. Be sure the saw blade rotates clockwise when viewed from the motor side (left side) of
the machine.
Adjustments. Make all adjustments to the machine and operational setup with the power off. Never remove
the insert with the blade running.
Material condition. Do not attempt to saw boards with loose knots or with nails or other foreign material, on
its surface. Do not attempt to saw twisted, warped, bowed or “in wind” stock unless one edge has been jointed
for guiding purposes prior to sawing.
Large stock. Do not attempt to saw long or wide boards unsupported where spring or weight could cause the
board to shift position.
Job completion. If the operator leaves the machine area for any reason, he should turn “off” the power to the
table saw motor and wait until the saw blade comes to a complete stop before his departure. In addition, if the
operation is complete, he should clean the table saw and the work area. NEVER clean off the table saw with
power “on” and NEVER use the hands to clear sawdust and debris; use a brush.
If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of this circular sawbench, obtain advice from your
supervisor, instructor or other qualified person.
