Electric brake
Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric
brake which is designed to stop the blade from
spinning in about four (4) seconds after you turn
the saw off. It is useful when making certain cuts
in wood where a coasting blade would result in
a wide, imprecise cut.
WARNING
electrical power is lost due to blown fuse or
other causes, the motor will gradually slow
down and the braking action is initiated
ONLY by the release of the trigger switch.
The electric blade brake of your table saw has
been designed for highest degree of reliability,
but unexpected circumstances such as
contamination on the commutator and brushes,
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
When the FLEX power
adapter is used, if the
failure of motor's components or overheating
can cause the brake not to activate. If this
condition occurs, turn the saw ON and OFF four
to five times without contacting the workpiece.
If the tool operates but the brake does not
consistently stop the blade in about five
seconds, DO NOT use saw and have it serviced
immediately.
WARNING
safety feature. Remember to let the saw
blade come to a complete stop before
removing the workpiece or cut-off pieces. As
always, the guard system is your best
protection against unintentional contact with
a spinning saw blade. NEVER wedge open or
defeat the closing action of the guard.
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The brake action of this
saw is not intended as a