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BLADEGUARD
REMOVED
NON-THROUGH CUT
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PUSH
STICK
Fig. 48
MAKING A DADO CUT
See Figure 49.
An optional dado throat plate is required for this proce-
dure (see the Accessories section of this manual). All
blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the
speed of this tool. This saw is designed for 5/8 in. dado
cuts. With the purchase of an optional dado throat plate,
it can be used with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 3/4
in.). Do not use an adjustable dado or molding cutters on
this saw.
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WARNING: Always use push blocks, push sticks,
and/or featherboards when making dado cuts to
avoid the risk of serious injury.
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, throat
plate, and spreader/riving knife.
[] Remove the blade nut, blade washer, saw blade, and
inner blade washer.
NOTE: Always store the blade washer and throat plate
in a secure location.
[] Install the special blade washer included with the dado
throat plate (purchased separately).
[] Mount the dado blade, according to manufacturer
instructions, using the blade and chippers appropriate
for the desired width of cut.
[] Reinstall the blade nut.
NOTE: The blade washer may be used provided the
arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.
[] Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor
extends past a securely tightened blade nut.
[] Place release lever in locked position.
[] Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by
hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.
[] Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use
either the rip fence or miter gauge.
[] Turn the saw on.
NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade
before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to
full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
[] Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the rip fence or miter gauge and hold
firmly against the saw table.
[] Use a push block or push stick to move the wood
through the cut past the blade. Never push a small
piece of wood into the blade with your hand, always
use a push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks,
and featherboards are necessary when making non-
through cuts.
[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
Once aII dado cuts are completed:
[] Unplug your saw.
[] Reinstall the spreader/riving knife inthe "up" position then
install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
DADOCUT
Fig. 49
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