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The following cannot be cut on the SawStop without the possibility of engaging the safety cartridge.  NOTE: If the cartridge engages while you are using it, you are responsible for paying "replacement" fee (currently $100).  The fee only covers a portion of the cost.

• Charred Wood – from fire, laser, etc. (the carbon is conductive)
• Laser-cut wood (see above)
• Chemically treated lumber / pressure treated wood
• Wet lumber
• Green wood
• Wet paint or wet glue
• Foil-laminated or metal leafed wood (like some picture frames)
• Metal (staples, nails, miter gauges)
• Cardboard corner guards (usually contain recycled metal fragments)
• Graphite Cloth
• Anti-static Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
• Carbon fiber
• Any metal in proximity to the blade (saw sleds, rulers, squares, miter gauges, tape measures, etc.)
• Hot dogs

Make sure the blade comes to a complete stop (and the green light is solid) before touching the blade with your hand or tape measure, otherwise the safety cartridge will engage.