RIDGID TS2410LS manual Making a Dado CUT

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OPERATION

MAKING A DADO CUT

See Figure 45.

An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure (refer to the Accessories section later in this manual and check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 13/16 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado on this saw.

NOTE: This saw cannot be used to make a bevel dado cut.

Unplug the saw.

Lower the blade.

Remove the blade guard assembly, throat plate, and the saw blade.

Remove the inner blade washer and the spacer. See Figure 47.

Reinstall the inner blade washer.

Mount the dado blade, using the blade and chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut.

Reinstall the arbor nut.

Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends at least one full thread past a securely tightened arbor nut.

When mounting dado blades, make sure both the inner blade washer and outer blade washer are used.

WARNING:

Always put all spacers in proper location when changing back to saw blade. Failure to do so may result in possible injury and damage to the tool.

WARNING:

Always use push blocks, push sticks, or featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.

DADO CUT

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules  Guard Against Electrical Shock by Prevent Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjust Ments are Secure Specific Safety Rules Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Symbol Signal MeaningExtension Cords Speed and WiringElectrical Grounding InstructionsGlossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsKnow Your Table SAW See FigureSwitch Assembly Operating ComponentsLoose Parts List Tools NeededUnpacking AssemblyMounting Holes See Figures 7 To Open the LEG StandRelease Lever Grips LEG Stand Center Brace Wing NUT To Store the Table SAW AccessoriesTo SECURE/LEVEL the SAW WingTo close the leg stand To Close the LEG Stand and Move the SAWSee Figures 12 To move the leg standTo align the throat plate with the saw table To Check the Throat PlateTo REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat Plate SET Screws Removing Throat PlateTo Check SAW Blade Installation To Install Blade Guard AssemblyOperation To Check and Align the Blade Guard AssemblyANTI-KICKBACK Pawls HEX KEY HEX Head Bolt Spreader Causes of Kickback ApplicationsBasic Operation of the Table SAW Avoiding KickbackCutting Tips Types of CutsCross CUT HOW to Make a Featherboard HOW to Mount a FeatherboardFeatherboard To USE the IND-I-CUT Disc To Change Blade DepthTo Change Blade Angle Once the Ind-I-Cut is levelTo USE the RIP Fence To SET the RIP Fence Indicator to the BladeTo USE the MICRO-ADJUST Wheel on the RIP Fence Back RIP FenceStop PIN To USE the Miter GaugeTo USE the Table Extension To UnlockRight Miter Gauge Groove Combination Square Aligning Screws Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge GrooveSee Figures 32 Blade TOO Close to Miter Gauge GrooveSee Figures 35 Switch OFF Switch onMaking a Cross CUT Cross CUT Place Hands on Workpiece Miter Gauge Lock KnobRIP CUT Making a RIP CUTMaking a Miter CUT BladeSee Figures 39 HEIGHT/BEVEL Adjusting HandwheelMaking a Bevel Cross CUT Viewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAW Making a Bevel RIP CUT Making a Large Panel CUT Making a Compound Bevel Miter CUTSupports Large Panel CUT Making a NON-THROUGH CUT Making a Dado CUT Dado CUTTo Replace the Blade AdjustmentsTo install a standard blade See Figures 46If blade is square to the table To SET the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops AT 0˚ and 45˚See Figures 48 If blade is not square to the tableScrew Lock Knob Miter Gauge ROD To Adjust the Miter GaugeBlade AT 45˚ Position Flat Head Screw SET ScrewSee Figures 54 To Check and Adjust the Alignment RIP FenceHEX Head Bolt Adjusting NUT Locking Lever Back Rail Locking LeverChecking the Table Extension To Adjust the Bevel Locking LeverTo Adjust the Table Extension Bevel Lock NUT Front HEX CouplingNylon SET Screw Adjustment MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationBrush Replacement AccessoriesBrush CAP Assembly Troubleshooting See To Check and Align the Blade GuardAdjustments section See To Set the Bevel IndicatorSee To Adjust the Miter Gauge Bevel Stops at 0˚ and 45˚ SquaringPage What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No TS2410LS Serial No