Companion 315241940 Owner’s Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
4
10 in. COMPOUND MITER SAW
Model No.
315.241940
WARNING: To reducethe risk of
iniury, the usermust read and under-
stand the operator's manuatbefore
usingthis product,
Customer Hetp Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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• Warrantyand introduction................................................................................................................................................. 2
• General Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
• SpecificSafety Rules..................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
• Symbols......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-7
• Electrical............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
• GlossaryofTerms.............................................................................................................................................................. g
• Features..................................................................................................................................................................... 10-12
• ToolsNeeded ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
• LooseParts .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
• Assembly................................................................................................................................................................... 13-20
• Operation................................................................................................................................................................... 20-26
• Adjustments.............................................................................................................................................................. 27-28
• Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................... 29
• PartsOrdering/Service................................................................................................................................................... 30
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON COMPANION TOOL
If this Companiontool failsdueto a defect inmaterial orworkmanshipwithinoneyearfromthe date of purchase,
RETURN IT TO THE NEARF__TSEARS STORE IN THE UNITED ffrATE8, and Sears willreplaceit, free of charge.
Thiswarranty isvoid ifthistool isusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes.
This warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and you may also haveotherrightswhich varyfromstate to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 8t7 WA, Hoffmen Eatates, IL 60179
This tool has many featuresformaking its usemorepteas_ntand enjoyable. Safety, performance,end dependability
havebeen given top pr)oriL'yinthe designof thisproduct making )t easyto maintainand operate.
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,_ WARNING: Read and understand all inatrucl
tlone. Failureto followall inst_'uctionslistedbelow,
may rssuttin etecLricshock,fire and/or serious
persona_iniury.
READ ALL iNSTRUCTIONS
• KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Readthe operator's
manualcarefully.Learnthe eawls applicationsand limi-
tationsas well as the specificpotentialhazardsrelated
to thistool.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PRE-
VENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For examp]e, pipes, radiators,ranges,
refrigeratorenclosures.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and In goodworking order.
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Formhabit of checkingto see that keys and adjusting
wrenchesare removedfrpm tool beforeturningit on.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and
benchesinvite _ccidenta.00 NOT _aavetoolsor
piscesofwood on the saw whila It is in operation.
• DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS.
Do not usa power tools in damp or wet focations or
expose to rain.Keep the work areawell tit.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.All visitors
shouldwear safety glassesand be kept a safe dLs-
lance fromwork area. Do notlet visitorscontact toolor
extensioncordwhite operating.
• MAKEWORKSHOPCHILDPROOFwith padlock.sand
masterswitches, or byremovingsLarterkeys.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL. [t will do thejob better and
eater at the feed rate for which it was designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the tool orattachment
to do aiob it was not designed for. Don't use Rfor a
purposenot intended.
• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure
yourextensioncord is ingoodcondition.Use onlya
cordheavy enoughto carrythe currentyour product
will draw. An undersizedcord willcause a drop In line
voltageresultingin lossof powerand overheating.A
wire gaugesize (A.W.G.)of at least 14 is recommended
for an extensioncord 25 feet or less in length.If in
doubt, use the next heaviergauge.The smallerthe
gauge number,the heavierthe cord.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves,neckties,orjewelry.They can getcaught
and drawyou intomovingparts.Rubber glovesand
nonskidfootwear arerecommendedwhen working
outdoors.Alsowear protectiveha'rrcoveringto contain
long hair.
• ALWAYSWEAR SAFETY GI.ASSEB WITH SIDE
SHIELDS. Everydayeyeglasseshave onlyimpact-
resistantlenses, they are NOT satety glassas.
• SECURE WORK. Use clampsor a vise to hold work
when practical.It's saferthan usingyour hand and
|rees both hands to operate tool
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep properfootingand bah
ance at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharpand
cleanfor better and saferperformance.Follow instruc-
tionsfor lubricating and changingaccessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not inuse, before ser-
vicing,or when changingattachments,blades, bits,
cutters,etc., all tools shouldbe disconnected.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sureswitch isoff
when pluggingin anytool.
• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of
improper accessories may riskinjury.
• NEVER STAND ON TOOL, Seriousinjury could occur
if the tool istipped or ifthe cutting tool is unintention-
ally contacted.
• CHECK DAMAREO PARTS. _fore furtherLLSeOf
the tOO[,a guardor otherpertthat is dsmeged should
be carefullychecked to determine that it willoperate
properlyand performitsintendedfunction.Check for
alignmentof moving pe_Ls,binding ofmoving parts,
breakageof parts,mounting and any ot_er conditions
that may aff'ecf:its operation.A guardorotherpart that
isdamaged mustbe properlyrepairedor replacedby
an authorized service centertoavoidrisk of personal
injury.
• USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work
intoa blade or cutter againstthe directionof rotation of
bladeor cutter only.
• NEVERLEAVETOOL RUNNING UNATrENDED,
TURN THE POWER OFR Don't leave tooluntilit
comesto a completestop.
II PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Weara face ordust mask if
the cuttingoperationisdusty.
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearingprotection
duringsxtandsd periodsof operation.
• DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Neveryankcord to discon-
nect from receptacle.Keep cordfrom heat, oil,and
sharp edges.
• USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When'Lociis
uead outdoors,usa onlyextensioncordswith ap-
provedgroundconnectionthat are intendedfor use
outdoorsand somarked.
• KEEP BLADES CLEAN, SHARP, AND
WTTH SUFFICIENT SET. Sharpbladesminimizestalll
ingand kickback.
• BLADE COASTS AFTER BEING TURNEDOFR
• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSNE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparkingof themotorcould ignite fumes.
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• INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. Ifdamaged,
have repaired by a qus_od sarvicat_.hn_lan at _n
authorizedservicefae){ity.The conductor with insula-
tion having an outersurface that is greenwithorwith-
out yellow eVipse isthe equipment-groundingconduc-
tor.If repairor replacementof the electric cordor plug
isnecessary,do not connectthe equipment-grounding
conductorto a[[ve terminal Repair orreplace a dam-
aged or worn cord immediately.Stay constantlyaware
ofcordlocationand keep it well away from the rotating
b_da.
• INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replaceif damaged.
• KEEP TOOL DRY,CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a dean c_othwhen clean-
ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,petroleum-based
products, orany solvents to clean tool
• STAYALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL, Watch
what you are doingand use common sense. Do not
operatetoo{when you aretired. Do not rush.
• DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defectiveswitchesreplaced byan
authorizedservice center.
• USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES. Do not useb{ades
with incorrectsize hoise.Never use bladewashersor
b_de boltathat are defective or {nCOTT_"_."[hemBx_-
mum b%adaeapad_ ofyoursaw Is 10 in. (254 ram).
• BEFORE MAKING ACUT, BE SURE ALL ADJUST-
MENTS ARE SECURE.
• BESURE BLADE PATH IS FREE OF NAILS. Inspect
for and remove atfna_sfrom lumber beforecutting.
• NEVER TOUCH BLADE orothermoving partsduring
UaS.
• NEVER STARTATOOLWHEN ANY ROTATING COM-
PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKP|ECE.
• DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR AI_Y
MEDICATION.
• WHEN SERVICING useonly identic_ replacement
parts.Use ofanyother pads may createa hazard or
cause productdarr_ge.
• CHECKWITH AQUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN orservice
personnelJfthegroundinginstructionsarenot com-
pletelyunderstoodor it indoubt as to whether thetoot
LSproperlygrounded.
• USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed
in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories
that are not listed may cause the risk of personal
injury.Instructions for safe use of accessories are
included with the accessory.
• DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS, Make sure blade is
tight and not making contact w)th saw or workpiece
before connecting to power supply,
• FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLTyour miter sew to a work- •
benchor table at approximatelyhip height.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTrlNG AREA. Do not
reach underneath wor!<or in bladecuttingpath wlth
yourhands and fingersfar any reason.Alwaysturn the
power off.
• ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKIPIECES whilecut-
tingto minimizeriskof blade pinchingand kloid0aok. •
Saw mayslip, walk or slide whilecutting long orheavy
boards.
• ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the workplece
when possible.
• BE SURE THE BLADE CLEARS THE WORKPIECE.
Neverstart the sewwith the bladetouchingthe
wcrkpiece. Allow motorto come up to fullspeed
before startingcut.
• MAKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW ARM
(BEVEL FUNCTION) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW. Lock the miter
table bysecurelytightening the miterlocklevers. Lock
the saw arm (bevelfunction}bysecurelytighteningthe
bevel lockknob.
NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE SCRAP
END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold
onto orbind the free scrap end of theworkplace in any
operat'_r_. If=_work clamp and length stopare used
together,they must both be installedon the same side
ofthe sew _ablato preventthe sew from catchingthe
looseend and kickingup.
NEVER out more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK more than oneworkpiece on the saw table at a
time.
NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND.
Alwaysplacethe workpJeceto becut on the miter
table and positionit f'_mlyagainstthe fence ase back-
stop.Alwaysusethe fence.
NEVER handholda workpieoethat istoo smallto be
clamped. Keep handsriser of the cutting arcs.
NEVER reachbehind, under,orwithinthreeinches
ofthe blade and its cuttingpath w_h yourhands and
fingersfor any reason.
• NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap,
or anything e_ssthat is in or near the cutting path of the
b_de,
• AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND PO-
SITIONS where a sudden slip couldcause your hand
to move intothe blade. ALWAYS make sure you have
good balance. NEVER operateyourmiter saw onthe
flooror in a crouchedposition.
• NEVER stand or haveany part of your bodyin line wfth
the path of the saw blade.
• ALWAY8 releasethe power switch and allow the
saw blade to stop rotating beforeraising itout of the
workpiece.
• DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF
RAPIDLY. "l%hiscou(dcausethe saw blade to loosen
and could createa hazard. Shouldthis ever occur,
stand cTserand at_owthe saw blade to come to s com-
plete stop. Disconnectyoursawfromthe powersupply
and socurolyretightenthe blade bolt.
• IFANY PARTOF THIS MITER SAW IS MISBING or
shouldbreak, band, orfail in anyway, or shouldany
electricalcomponent fail to perform properly,shut off
the power switch,remove the miter saw plug(Tomthe
power sourceand have damaged, missing, or failed
parts replaced beforeresumingoperation.
• ALWAYSSTAY ALERT] Do not allowfamiliarity (gained
from frequentuse ofyour saw)to seuse a careless
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a carelessfraction
of a second is sufficientto inflictsevere injury.
• MAKESURETHEWORKAREAHASAMPLE LIGHT-
ING to see the work andthat no obstructionswit] inter-
tara with saf_ oper-tion BEFORE psrtorr_in(.}any work
usingyour saw.
• ALWAYSTURN OFF THE SAW before disconnecting
it to avoid accidentalstartingwhen reconnectingto
power suppty.NEVER leave the saw unattendedwhile
connected toa powersource.
• THIS TOOL should havethe following markings:
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Keep hands out of path of saw blade
c) Do not operate saw withoutguardsinpJaos.
d) Do not perform any operation freehand.
e) Never reach aroundsew b{ade.
f) Turnoff tool and walt for saw blade to stop before
moving work.pieceorchang(rigsettings.
g) Disconnectpower (or unplugtool as applicab{e)
beforechangingbladeor servicing.
h) No loadspeed.
• ALWAYS carrythe tool onlyby the carrying handle.
• SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS, Referto them
frequently and use to instructother usem.If you loan
someonethistool, loan them thessinstructionsalso.
WARNING: S(xr_ dust created by powersand{ng,sawing, gr(nding, drii{(ng, end otherconstruction_ctNitiea con-
tains chemicals knownto cause cancer, birthdefects orother reproductiveharm.Some examples ofthesechem-
icalsare:
• leadfrom lead-based paints,
• crystallinesilicafrom bricksand cement and othermasonryproducts,and
• arsenicand chromium fromchemically-treated {umber.
Yourrisk(Tomtheseexposures varies,dependingon how oftenyou do thistype of work.Toreduceyourexposure
to these chemicals: work ina well ventilatedarea, and work with approved safety equipment,suchas those dust
masks that are speciallydesignedto filteroutmicroscopicparticles.
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Someof the followingsymbols may be used on this tool. Pleasestudy them and learntheir meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbolswillallow you tooperate thetool betterand s,_fsr.
SYMBOL NAME OESIQNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency(cyclesper second)
W Watt Power
rain Minutes Time
AitemetingCurrent Type of current
•- DirectCurrent Type or a characteristicof current
no No Load Speed Rotationalspeed,at notoad
[] ClassII Construction Daub[s-insulatedconstruction
..Jmin Per.Minute Revolutions,stTokes,surface speed, orbitsetc., per minute
WetConditionsAJert Do notexpose to rainor use in damp locations.
Read The Operator's Manual Toreducethe riskof injury,usermustread and understand
Eye
Protection Atwayswear safety gogglesor safety glasseswith side
Safety Atert Precautionsthat involve
No Hands Symbo_ seriouspersonatinjury.
(_ Failureto keep yourhandsaway from the bladew_lresult_n
e Failureto keepyour handsawayfromthe bladewill resultin
(_ Ho'_Surface To reducethe riskof {niuryordt_'_age,avoid contactw_th
No Hands Symbol serious persona{injury,
No Hands Symbol seriouspersona{injury.
No HandsSymbol Failureto keep y_ur hands away fromthe blade wi{{resultin
operator'smanual beforeusingthis product.
shieldsand a fullface shieldwhen operatingthis product.
yoursafety.
Failureto keepyour handsawayfromthebladewillrseu_tin
seriouspersona_in,P/.
anyhot surface.
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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
A DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
SERVICE
Servicingrequiresextremecareand knowledgeand
shouldbe performedonlyby a qualifiedservicetech-
nician.For servicewe suggestyoureturnthe productto
your nearestAUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.
When servicing,use onlyidenticalreplacementparts.
& WARNING:
The operationof any powertool can resultin foreign objectsbeingthrowninto youreyes, whichcan
resultin severe eye damage, Before beginningpower too[ operation,always wear safetygoggles
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or safety g[aseeswlthside shieldsand a fullface shieldwhen needed.We reoommendWide Vision
Safety Mask for useover eyeglasses or standard safety glasseswith side shields.Alwaysuse eye
protectionwhichis marked to complywith ANSI Z87.1.
Indica.tssan imrninantlyil_.ardous situation,which, if not avoided, will
resultin death orseriousfniury.
Indicates a potentiallyhazardoussituation,which, if not avoided, could
resultin death or seriousinjury,
Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation,which, ifnot avoided, may
resultinminorormoderate injury.
_/ithout Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situs,tion that may result in
propertydamage.
WARNING: To avoidseriouspersonalinjury,
do not attempt to use thisproductuntilyouread
thoroughlyand understandcomptetalythe
operator'smanual.Save this operators manual
and review frequently for continuingsafe opera
tfonand Ins_'uctingotherswho may usethis
product,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only 3-wire extensioncordsthat have3-prong
groundingplugsand 3-pole receptaclesthat accept the
tool's plug. When usinga power tool at s considerable
distancefrom the powersource, use an extensioncord
heavyenough to carrythe currentthat the toolwill draw.
An undersizedextensioncord will causea drop in line
voltage, resultingina foes of powerand causingthe motor
to overheat.Use the chart providedbelowto determine
the minimumwire size requiredin an extensioncord. Only
roundJacketedcordslistedby Underwriter'sLaboratories
(UL)shouldbe used.
-Ampe_ rating (ontool facep!ete)
0-2.0 2.%3,4 3,5-5.0 5.1-7,0 7.%_ 2.0 12,1-'{0,0
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25' 16 16 16 16 14 14
50' 16 16 _6 _4 14 12
100' 16 16 14 12 10 --
--Ueed on12 gauge - 20 amp circuit
NO'RE:AWG = Amedcan Wire Gauge
When working with thetool outdoors,use an extension
cord that isdesigned for outside use.Thisisindicated by
the letters"WA" on the cord's jacket.
Before using an extensioncord. inspectitfor looseor
exposed wiresand cut or worn insulation.
A WARNING: Keep the extension cord clearof the
workrngarea. Positionthe cord so that it wiflnotget
caught on lumber,toolsorotherobstructionswhile
youare workingwith a power tool.Failureto doso
can result fnseriouspersonal injury.
WARNING: Check extensioncordsbefore each
use. If damaged replace immediately.Neveruse tool
with a damaged cordsince touchingthe damaged
are_ cou(dcause s(oc_cat shock resu(tinginserious
Injury.
SPEED AND WIRING
The no-loadspeed of thistool isapproximately4,500 rpm.
7his speed isnot constant and decreasesundera Iced
or with fewer voltage. Forvoltage, the widng ina shop
isas importantas the motor'shorsepowerrating.A line
intendedonly for lightscannot properlycarrya powertool
motor.Wirethat isheavyenoughfor a shortdistancewill
betoo lightfora greaterdistance.A finethat can
supportone power toolmay not be able to support two
or three tools.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
in the event of a malfunctionor breakdown,grounding
provides _ pathof k_astresistancefor electriccurrentto
reducethe riskof electricshock.Thistool isequipped
with an electric cordhaving an equipment-ground-
ingconductoranda groundingplug.Theplugmustbe
plugged intoa matchingoutletthat isproperlyinstalled
and groundedinaccordancewith all local codesand
ordinances.
Do notmodify the plu9 provided.Ifit winnotfit the outlet,
havethe properoutletinstalledbya qualifiedelectrician.
improper connectionof the equipment-groundingcon-
ductor can re,sultina riskof eiectr_ shock.The cond_,-
tor with insulation hav_ngan outersurface that is green
with orwithout yellowsffipesis the equipment-grounding
conductor.)f repairor replacementof the electriccordor
plugis necessary,do notconnect the equipment-ground-
ingconductorto a live tarmlna}.
Check with a qualified electrician _r ser_ce persone_elif
the groundinginstructionsare notcompletelyunderstood,
or if indoubt as to whether the tool Is properlygrounded.
Repairor replace a damaged orworn cordimmediately.
Thistool isintendedfor use on a circuitthat hasan outlet
likethe one shown infigure 1, It else has s groundingpin
likethe one shown.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This tool is poweredby a precisionbuiltelectricmotor.
It should beconnected to a power supply that is t20
volts, 60 Nz, AC only (normal household current). Do
not operatethis toot on direct current(DC). A substantial
voltagedropwiltcausea lossof powerand the motorwltl
overheat,If the saw does notoperate when pluggedinto
an outlet,double check the powersupply.
GBDUNDING I
PIN COVEROFGROUNDED
OUTLETBOX
Fig. 1
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Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws)
A dev?sewhich,when property ?nste]ladand maintained,
isdesigned to stop the workplace from being kiokedback
towardthe front ofthe saw duringa rippingoperation.
Arbor
The shaft onwhich a blade or cutting tool is mounted,
Bevel Cut
A cuttingoperationmade with the blade atany angle
otherthan 90" to thetable surface.
Chamfer
A cut removinga wedge from• block sothe end (or part
ofthe end) isangled ratherthan at 90°.
Compound Cut
A crosscut madewithboth e miterend a bevel angle.
Crosscut
A cuttingor shaping operationmade acrossthe grainor
thewidth of theworkpieee.
Cutter Head (Planers and Io/ntera|
A rotating plaoeof adiustablablades.The cutter heed
removesmaterialfrom the workplece.
Dedo Cut
A non-throughcutwhich producese squara-sJdsdnotch
or hough inthe work,piece (requiresaepsolaiblade).
Featherboard
A device used to helpcentre] the workpJecaby guiding Jt
securelyagainst the table or fence duringany ripping
operation.
FPM or SPM
Feet per minute (orstrokes perminute),used in reference
to blade movement.
Freehand
Performinga cutwithout the workplacebeing guided by a
fence, mitergauge, or other aids.
Gum
A sticky,esp-bassd residuefrom wood products,
Heel
Alignmentof the blade to thefence.
Kerr
The material removedby the blade ina throughout orthe
slot producedby the bladeina non-through or pertlalcut.
Klckback
A hazard that can occur when theblade bindsor stalls,
throwingthe workpleoe back towerd operator.
Leedlng End
The end ofthe workpieoepushedintothe tool first.
Miter Cut
A cuttingoperationmade with theworkp?eoeat any angle
tothe bladeother than 90°,
Non-Through Cuts
Any cuttingoperationwhere the blade does not extend
completelythroughthe thickness ofthe workpiecs.
Push Blocks and Push Sticks
Devicesused to feed the work:piecethroughthe saw
blade duringcuttingoperations.A push stick(nota push
block)shouldbe used for narrowrippingoperations.
These aids help keep the operator'shands well away from
theblade.
Pilot Hole (drillpresses]
Asmall hole drilledina workpiecethat servesasa guide
for drillinglarge holesaccurately.
Ra_w¢
A cuttingoperationto reducethethickness of the work-
piece to make thinnerpieces,
Resin
A sticky,eep-based substanoethat hashardened.
Ravoful_tonsPar Minute (RPM)
The numberof turnscompleted by a spinning object in
one minute.
Ripping or Rip Cut
A cuttingoperationalong the lengthof theworkplace.
Riving Knife (table saws)
Alsoknown as a spreaderor splitter. A metal piece,
slightlythinnerthan the sew blade,whichhelps keepthe
kerr open and also helpsto preventkickback.
_v Blade Path
The areaover, under,behind,orinfrontof the blade. As
it appliesto the wcrkpiece, that areawhich will be or has
been cut by the blade.
Set
The distancethat thetipof thesaw blade tooth is bent (or
set) outwardfrom the face of the blade.
Snips (planers}
DeprassJonmade at either end of s workplace by cutter
bladeswhen the workpiece isnot properlysupported.
Throw-Beck
The throwingback of a workpiece usuallycaused by the
wcrkplacsbeing droppedintothe blade or being placed
inadvertentlyincontact with the blade.
Through Sawing
Any cuttingoperationwhere the blade extends completely
through the thickness of the wcrkpleca.
Work.piece or Material
The item on whichthe operationis beingdone.
Worktable
Surfacewhere theworkpiecerests whileperforatinga
cutting,drilling,planing,or sandingoperation.
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