Summary:
This video is about table saw safety and how to use the saw properly.
The most important safety rule is to keep your hands away from the blade, which is always spinning towards you. There is a guard that comes with the saw to help you do this.
Another important safety feature is the splitter, which prevents the wood from kicking back at you. The pawls are spring-loaded teeth that also help to stop the board from coming back if it kicks back.
An outfeed table is important because it supports the board as you cut it, preventing it from falling and causing you to slip and hit the blade.
Featherboards and push sticks are used to keep the wood firmly against the rip fence, so you can make a straight cut. You should never use the rip fence to cross cut a piece of wood, because it can bind up and kick back. Instead, use a miter gauge.
This saw has a new safety technology that will sense if your finger is in the way and shut off the blade instantly. The blade is stopped by a brake mechanism that throws an aluminum block into the blade. This does wreck the blade, but it is better than losing a finger.
In addition to using the safety features of the saw, it is also important to wear safety glasses and to be aware of your surroundings when using a table saw.
