A saw blade for a sawing machine for cutting micro trenches for receiving at least one duct or cable. The saw blade includes coding elements such as holes, depressions or protrusions. The holes, depressions or protrusions form at least one code symbol representing a unique identity (ID) for the saw blade.

A method for placing at least one duct/communication cable below a road surface in an area. The area comprises a first layer and a second layer, the first layer being a road layer, such as asphalt or concrete, and the second layer being a bearing layer for the first layer and being located below the first layer. The method comprising the steps of cutting a micro trench in the area through the first layer into the second layer, placing at least one duct/communication cable in the micro trench so that that duct/communication cable is placed below the first layer, and filling the micro trench so as to restore the road surface.

Table saws with safety systems are disclosed. The safety systems detect and react to dangerous conditions, such as contact between the blade and a person. The table saws may include a switch, a first light that illuminates to indicate the safety system is operable, and a second light that illuminates to indicate that the safety system is inoperable. The switch may not power the saw when switched on if the second light is illuminated.

The disclosure relates to a method for operating a food slicing device in which a food cutting blade is controlled by a sensor, and a device for cutting food. The sensor is used to control the cutting operation of the device. When the sensor senses that the cutting blade is worn, a signal is sent to the apparatus motor to increase cutting force. When the senor detects the consistency and content of the material to be cut, a suitable cutting blade, rotation speed and force can be selected. The sensor can also determine the cutting quality of a cutting blade across its circumference by determining the localized bluntness of the blade edge.

Table saws with safety systems are disclosed. The safety systems detect and react to dangerous conditions, such as contact between the blade and a person. The table saws may include a switch, a first light that illuminates to indicate the safety system is operable, and a second light that illuminates to indicate that the safety system is inoperable. The switch may not power the saw when switched on if the second light is illuminated.

Woodworking machines and safety methods for use with those machines are disclosed. The machines include a detection system adapted to detect one or more dangerous conditions and a reaction system associated with the detection system. The reaction system can include an explosive to trigger the system, and also can be configured to retract a cutting tool at least partially away from a cutting region upon detection of a dangerous condition by the detection system.

Table saws with safety systems are disclosed. The safety systems detect and react to dangerous conditions, such as contact between the blade and a person. The table saws may include a switch, a first light that illuminates to indicate the safety system is operable, and a second light that illuminates to indicate that the safety system is inoperable. The switch may not power the saw when switched on if the second light is illuminated.

Throat plates for table saws and table saws are disclosed. In some embodiments, the throat plates and/or saws have at least one securement mechanism to secure and prevent inadvertent removal of the throat plate from the throat of the saw. In some embodiments, at least one of the securement mechanisms also provides a height adjustment mechanism and/or prevents vertical removal of the throat plate. In some embodiments, the throat plate has an accessory mounting port that provides a portal for accessories, including safety accessories, to extend through the plate from beneath the table of the saw. In some embodiments, the port extends from the plate's outer perimeter to divide the plate's rear end portion into a pair of spaced-apart members. In some embodiments, these members are independently secured to the table saw and retained apart from each other by one or more of the securement mechanisms.

The present invention relates to a control method in a system comprising a server unit having computer means, communication means and a first data base, said first data base including positioning data and a plurality of work orders, wherein said work orders are related to said positioning data; and a sawing machine having computer means and communication means, and being arranged for sawing trenches in an area; said method comprising the steps of: transmitting, by said server unit, a first data flow A comprising a first work order to said sawing machine; and controlling said sawing machine by means of said first work order. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a system thereof.

A method for placing at least one duct/communication cable below a road surface in an area. The area comprises a first layer and a second layer, the first layer being a road layer, such as asphalt or concrete, and the second layer being a bearing layer for the first layer and being located below the first layer. The method comprising the steps of cutting a micro trench in the area through the first layer into the second layer, placing at least one duct/communication cable in the micro trench so that that duct/communication cable is placed below the first layer, and filling the micro trench so as to restore the road surface.