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<p><span style="color:red">'''RED'''</span> equipment: Do not use without specific training. <br />
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'''Multico Table Saw instructions - v0.0.1 by Alan Scrase'''<br><br />
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Saw table.jpg|Multico Table Saw<br />
Dust extractor (3).jpg|Dust Extractor<br />
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Requires induction - see Alan Scrase<br />
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==Pre-use Checklist ==<br />
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==General Safety==<br />
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1. Is your working environment safe:<br />
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a. Trip hazards<br />
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b. Is lighting sufficient<br />
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c. Overcrowding – if there is already someone in workshop, talk to them about what you want to do<br />
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==PPE==<br />
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1. Clothing – no loose clothing – no gloves or use skin tight gloves<br><br />
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2. No Jewellery – necklaces, rings, bracelets<br><br />
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3. Safety glasses<br><br />
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4. Ear defenders<br><br />
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5. Dust Mask – MDF is carcinogenic!!<br><br />
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6. Stout footwear<br><br />
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==Equipment==<br />
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'''1. Check the saw for is in good order, look for: '''<br />
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a. Frayed electrical cables<br><br />
b. Guards missing or not installed<br><br />
c. Riving knife is fitted<br><br />
d. Dust extraction is set up and working<br><br />
e. Rise and fall of blade is functioning<br><br />
f. Rip fence is moving freely and clamps properly<br><br />
g. The crown guard is fitted to the table<br><br />
h. Push sticks are to hand<br><br />
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'''2. Check dust extractor'''<br />
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a. Bag is not full – can empty in skip in car park<br><br />
b. Plug holes with duct tape<br><br />
c. Check it is sucking up – disconnect from saw and hoover some dust- sometimes rags get sucked up and block tube – disconnect at sucker end<br><br />
d. The pipe is connected to saw<br><br />
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'''3. Set up saw for use'''<br />
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a. Is the saw in the right place so wood can be fed through – it is on wheels so easily moved – lock wheels when in right position<br><br />
b. Have a table for materials to be cut and after cutting<br><br />
c. Check you have the right blade fitted, combination will cut most things<br><br />
d. Adjust blade height – 5-10mm above thickness of material<br><br />
e. Adjust rip fence or mitre guide<br><br />
f. Mentally or physically check you can do the cut before you switch on the saw<br><br />
g. Check your PPE – eye protection and ear defenders<br><br />
h. Check no one else is going to get in the way or distract you<br><br />
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== How to use the Circular saw safely ==<br />
===== Before you start =====<br />
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1. This saw is dangerous to use – use only after you have been inducted and feel confident using it<br><br />
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2. Wear PPE – glasses and ear defenders minimum<br><br />
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3. Stout footwear – recommended<br><br />
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4. Do no wear jewellery including rings<br><br />
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5. No dangly bits be they clothing or hair<br><br />
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6. Do not rush – make sure you have plenty of time to do the job and tidy up after<br><br />
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7. Do not use when tired – very common cause of accidents<br><br />
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8. If you are in doubt ask for help<br><br />
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===== Plan your work =====<br />
1. Design your work before you start –<br><br />
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2. Plan your cuts<br><br />
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3. Make sure have sufficient material<br><br />
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4. Measure twice cut once – it is safer when you are calm – you are not calm if you have made the wrong cut<br><br />
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5. Is the saw setup correctly – right blade, riving knife fitted, extraction working, push stick at hand, enough room to cut the work<br><br />
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6. Is there somewhere to put the wood before you cut it and somewhere for the finished wood<br><br />
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7. Practise switching machine on and off<br><br />
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=== Making your cuts ===<br />
1. Adjust saw blade to correct height<br><br />
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2. Set rip fence or mitre guide<br><br />
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3. Start extractor<br><br />
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4. Start saw<br><br />
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5. Make you cuts – use push stick(s)<br><br />
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6. Do not lean over machine<br><br />
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7. Keep you fingers clear of fast spinny thing – cuts wood, flesh and bones easily<br><br />
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8. Do not pass you hands over the blade<br><br />
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9. Stand to one side<br><br />
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10. If saw makes funny noise – stop, switch it off, when blade has stopped investigate<br><br />
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==Post-use ==<br />
=== Clear up after yourself ===<br />
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* Does the Dust extractor bag need emptying<br><br />
* Brush down machine<br><br />
* Sweep up area<br><br />
* Clear away any scrap/unused wood<br><br />
* Slide table saw back against wall<br><br />
* Count your fingers, if still ten a good days work<br><br />
=== Report (on Slack) any problems===<br />
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==Risk assessment==<br />
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Circular saw safety rev01.docx 17th August 2020 rev 01<br />
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[[Media:Circular saw safety rev01.pdf]]<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfiqPlC6Ltg&ab_channel=LincolnSt.Woodworks<br />
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUx8oTIALmg 30minutes an example of kickback]<br><br />
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkvO99lswZg another example of jamming]</div>Dave T