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so they've had plenty of opportunity to check this feature out.

While activating the brake shouldn't have any ill effects on the saw, it is hard on the blade. The blade and brake come together with such force that they typically fuse together. So, each activation of the brake costs you a blade plus a new brake cartridge. (But you just saved a finger, right?)

False Fires are Possible

Is it possible for the brake to fire for some reason other than a finger? Sure. A common cause of misfire is cutting through an incorrectly positioned aluminum extension fence on the miter gauge. Another is incorrect positioning of the

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In less than the blink of an eye, the blade stops and drops below the table, and you're left with only a nick to remind you of how lucky you are.

but resetting the saw and getting back to work is easy.

Even if you contact the blade as it coasts down, after you've shut off the power, the brake system operates.

If you need to cut wood that's quite wet, like treated lumber often is, or if you need to cut aluminum on your saw, the brake system can be bypassed. Wet wood might have enough capacitance to make the brake fire. Cutting aluminum will definitely make it fire.

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