Woodworking Saws & Table Saw Geometry

What critical safety function does a Riving Knife perform on a table saw?

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 Correct IncorrectThe riving knife sits directly behind the blade and keeps the cut kerf from pinching together onto the rising rear teeth, which is a leading cause of dangerous kickbacks.

What critical safety function does a Riving Knife perform on a table saw?

• It prevents the wood kerf from closing and pinching the rising rear teeth
• It pushes sawdust down into the collection port
• It acts as an automatic brake to stop the motor when skin touches it
• It sharpens the carbide teeth while the saw spins