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G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -29-
Dado Operations
In addition to its ability to rip and crosscut lumber,
the table saw is also an invaluable tool for creat-
ing a variety of dadoes. These non-through cuts
can be created with a regular saw blade or with
specially-designed dado blade as shown in
Figure 38.
Figure 38. Optional dado blade system.
Always use push sticks, featherboards,
push paddles and other safety accessories
whenever possible to increase safety and
control during operations which require the
blade guard and splitter to be removed from
the saw. ALWAYS replace the blade guard
after dadoing is complete.
Proper dado operations will differ depending on
the blade system you choose. Consult the
instructions included with your dado blades for
directions regarding attachment and adjustment.
To use a dado blade:
1. Ensure that the saw is switched off and dis-
connected from its power source.
2. Remove the table insert, splitter guard, regu-
lar saw blade, and 1" arbor. Install the long
5
⁄8" dado arbor.
3. Attach and adjust the dado blade system as
recommended in the dado blade instruc-
tions.
4. Install the dado table insert.
5. Raise the blade system up to the desired
depth of the dado. Make sure the dado blade
will not cut through the work piece.
6. If dadoing along the length of your work-
piece, adjust the distance between the fence
and the inside edge of the blade to suit your
needs. When cutting across the wood grain,
use the miter gauge as a guide while dado-
ing. Remember: never use the fence as a
stop in conjunction with your miter gauge.
7. Reconnect the saw to the power source.
8. Using a scrap as a test piece, switch on the
saw and take a pass over the dado blade.
9. If the cut is satisfactory, repeat with your fin-
ish stock.
10. Reinstall the blade guard.
Never allow hands or arms to be above or
behind the saw blade. Should kickback
occur, your hands and arms can be pulled
into the saw blade. Serious injury will
result.
Dado operations present very real hazards
requiring proper procedures to avoid seri-
ous injury. The chance of kickback is
always greater when dado blades are used
so extra precautions must be used. Any
movement of the stock away from the fence
will cause kickback. Be certain that stock is
flat and straight. Failure to follow these
warnings could result in serious personal
injury.
Never perform a through cut operation with
a dado blade. A dado blade was designed to
make non-through cuts only. Failure to fol-
low these directions could result in serious
injury.