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Figure 41
Mitering – Crosscuts made at an angle to the edge
of the workpiece are called miters (Figure 42). Set
the miter gauge at the required angle, and make
the cut the same as a normal crosscut except the
workpiece must be held extra firmly to prevent
creeping.
Figure 42
Note: When making compound miters (with blade
tilted) use the miter gauge in the right hand slot to
provide more hand clearance and safety.
Have the blade extend only 1/8" above the top of
the workpiece. Exposing the blade above this point
can be hazardous.
11.7 Dado cutting
Dadoing is cutting a wide groove into a workpiece
or cutting a rabbet along the edge of a workpiece.
A dado insert (optional accessory, not provided)
shown in Figure 43, is necessary for this type of
operation.
Do not use the standard table
insert for dadoing operations.
Figure 43
The process of cutting 1/8" to 13/16" grooves in
workpieces is accomplished by the use of a
stacked dado blade set or an adjustable type blade
mounted on the saw arbor. By using various
combinations of stacked dado blades, or properly
setting the dial on an adjustable blade, an accurate
width dado can be made. This is very useful for
shelving, making joints, tenoning, etc.
The guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback pawls
supplied with the saw should be used for all cutting
operations where they can be used. When
performing operations where the guard cannot be
used, as in some dadoing operations, alternative
safety precautions should be taken. These include
push sticks, feather boards, filler pieces, fixtures,
jigs and any other appropriate device that can be
utilized to keep operators’ hands away from the
blade. Upon completion of the operation requiring
removal of the guard, the entire guard assembly
must be placed back on the machine in its proper
working order.
Never use a dado head in a
tilted position. Never operate the saw without
the blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback
pawls for operations where they can be used.