Sawing, Circular saws and methods

Flat cutting

Correct position when deeping

Crown guard position

Riving knife placement

Correct position when flatting

1. Carrying out risk assessment and ensuring control measures are followed

Ensuring all operators are trained, competent and authorised

Ensuring all guarding is available and correctly positioned

Carry out regular maintenance on machines and equipment

Ensure operators follow current safe working practices at all times

Guard is fitted to the top and front of the saw above the table, known as the crown guard.

Riving knife fitted at the correct distance to the rear of the saw blade and the correct height above the machine table.

Guard is fitted below the machine table (usually formed by the main frame of the machine table).

By stopping incompetent people from using all the machines.

Guards the top of the saw blade

Controls dust from saw, to LEV

Allows for outfeed. Extends 1200mm

Prevents the timber from binding

Allows for cutting across the grain