Keep all power tools unplugged when you're not using them. Read your owner's manual before you use a table saw for the first time. If you're renting a table saw, ask the rental agency for a copy of the owner's manual. A table saw is essentially a circular saw turned upside down and mounted permanently to a table. Although it lacks the portability of a circular saw, a table saw has features that will help you achieve professional results.
Several accessories are available for table saws.
Most come equipped with a fence, a guide that slides back and forth to help you make straight cuts. Both the fence and the miter gauge are removable so you can cut large pieces. The blade of a table saw is quite versatile. Newer table saws offer many safety features. Many saws use a safety switch, which requires extra effort to turn on but can easily be turned off.