View source for Sawstop

[[File:Sawstop.jpg|400px|thumb]]
=About our machine=
*Model: PCS31230-TGP236
*Dedicated dust collector underneath
*Accessories located in drawers under outfeed table

'''Important Notes:'''
*[[Safety Checkout]] required to use this tool.
*If you trigger the $75 brake, you pay for it and the ruined blade
*Ways the brake can be accidentally set off: wet lumber, conductive materials like carbon fiber and metal-backed foam, staples or nails embedded in wood.
*If you think your material might set off the brake, use Bypass mode. Ask the General Manager or Shop Manager for the key.



=Guides and Manuals=
Manual: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kc6kx9I-D8_kJQjvnUN3D1_GqZhrJBUZ link to google drive]



=General Tips and Safety=
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxdFcRROtlQ How to Select Table Saw Blades] - choose the right blade for the right job
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7sRrC2Jpp4 Kickback] - what it looks like, and why it happens
**Article: [https://woodsmithspirit.com/table-saw-kickback/ Woodsmith Spirit - Table Saw Kickback]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRygWpXXYJ4 Ripping, Cross-cutting, push-sticks, featherboards] - What they are and how you use them
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Y7jeX8p-g Working with twisted or crooked wood] - If it's not flat and stable, how to correct it so it doesn't kicback


==Specific Reminders==
*'''Avoid cutting or damaging the fence.''' Don’t slam the fence into the blade while spinning down. Do not cut into the fence for rabbeting, use a sacrificial piece.
*'''Know when to use the fence vs. the miter gauge or crosscut sled.''' Use the appropriate support for the cut you’re doing: use the fence for ripping, and the sled or miter gauge for crosscutting. NEVER USE BOTH. There is a high chance of the piece jamming between the blade and both of those.
*Check your materials if you’re not sure if they’re conductive. Either touch it against the blade while not spinning or make a cut in Bypass mode and see if it would have triggered the brake.
*Just because this is a “safer” saw does not mean it cannot hurt you. Treat it the same.


==Potential Mistakes==
*Moving/Working too fast. This can cause damage to our equipment. Safe practice is slow.
*Touching tape measure against the blade while it spins down. This will trigger the brake.
*Cutting wet wood. This will trigger the brake.
*Pulling too hard on the main switch. This can damage the switch.
*Contacting the blade with your hand, including when the saw is off but the blade is still moving. This will trigger the brake.


==Check This Every Time==
*When changing a blade: use the yellow gap checker and adjust brake spacing if necessary
*When cutting anything other than plywood or kiln dried lumber: check to see if it will trigger the brake system before cutting.
*Check for staples and nails.
*Check the blade that is on there, make sure it is appropriate for your cut (ripping or crosscutting)




=Helpful Videos=

==SawStop Safety System==
These are the relevant new steps involving the safety system. Make sure you watch these!

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3IGPCkirdU How does SawStop work]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPFKcHhHY70 Adjusting the Brake spacing]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6y7k_gX8M0 Recovering an activated brake]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxgIgivB-18 Resetting the arbor arm]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAbZ1ze6Dbg Additional safety features]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X41ds_PN4N8 Changing to a dado blade]

==Table Saw Basics==
Everyone should watch these! Even if you're a seasoned wood worker, a brief refresher on proper safety is never a bad thing.

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOylRB8wq2c Table Saw Fundamentals]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAxU8J9CJgs& SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw Features]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNKqNFnWQPs Five Minute Guide: How to Use a Tablesaw] - FineWoodworking on Youtube
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z77769UGqA How to Use a Table Saw For Beginners] - Mike Pattenson on Youtube
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUHxMsL-e6o Choosing the Best Table Saw Blades: Woodworking for Beginners #30] - WoodWorkWeb on Youtube
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN90hAcPU7I How to Cut a Dado with a Table Saw] - WoodworkersJournal on Youtube
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-fCL-ZAVWs&list=PLA9645769789EB46E Table Saw Techniques playlist]




=Maintenance=
*Every use: clean dust off the machine's surface and moving parts
*As needed: Steel surface should be coated with a thin layer of paste wax
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_6SwIawU7U Cleaning and Oiling Lift and Tilt Mechanisms]
*[https://www.youtube.com/user/sawstop/videos All sawstop videos on their official youtube channel]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9Cm2o1Vshg Aligning the blade]
*[https://www.sawstop.com/support/saw-type-pcs/service-tips/#support-tabs-content Sawstop Service Tips]

==Cleaning and Lubricating==

These are the steps taken from the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_6SwIawU7U Cleaning and Oiling Lift and Tilt Mechanisms] video. Use as a checklist when servicing.

* Tilt blade to 15 degrees
* Clean and oil height adjustment wheel/rod bushings
* Tilt blade to 45 degrees
* Clean and grease front trunion bracket
* Clean and grease rear trunion bracket
* Clean and grease worm and pinion gears for elevation in rear panel. Move up and down several times to spread grease.
* Raise blade all the way up
* Clean and grease elevation rod and pinion gear in the side chamber. Move up and down to spread grease.
* To access tilting gears, remove cable clamp - 1 allen screw
* Tilt to 45 degrees
* Clean and grease gears
* Reattach cable clamp
* Clean primary elevation shaft - do not lubricate


[[Category: Tool]]
[[Category: Wood Shop]]
[[Category: Safety Checkout]]