Since you are still able to type, I'm assuming that you still have all your fingers. (Unless your typing with your toes). Table saws are tricky, if you know what you are doing they are a great timesaver and makes projects a lot easier. Couple suggestions... Always use a sharp blade. If you start pushing the material into the blade you are asking for trouble. Use spray silicone on the table and fence surfaces to provide a slick surface to run your wood. Just spray it on and wipe it off with a paper towel to dry. Don't have the blade any higher than it needs to be. I usually have it set about 1/4" higher than the thickness of the material I am cutting. I personally do not use a blade guard, but I always have it close by and operational if needed. It helps from kickbacks because it has the little grabbers that prevent the wood from going backwards. It's harder to see the blade and trickier to do detail work with the guards on but you have a greater safety and less chance of a kickback. Also, use push sticks whenever you start feeling nervous having your fingers get close to the blade. Think about every cut you make and how the wood is going to react, look at any cupping or warping of the board that may bind on the blade. If your tired, had achohol or are on medication that makes you loupy don't use the saw. They require your full attention and respect when using them.
