RIDGID TS3660 manual To Make a NON-THROUGH CUT, Non-Through Cut

OPERATION

TO MAKE A NON-THROUGH CUT

See Figure 58.

Non-through cuts can be made with the grain (ripping) or across the grain (cross cut). The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves, rabbets, and dadoes. This is the only type cut that is made without the blade guard assembly installed. Make sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut. Read the appropriate section which describes the type of cut in addition to this section on non-through or dado cuts. For example, if your non-through cut is a straight cross cut, read and understand the section on straight cross cuts before proceeding.

WARNING:

Unplug the saw to prevent accidental starting that could result in possible injury.

Remove the blade guard assembly.

Turn the bevel lock lever to the right to unlock it then turn the bevel adjusting handwheel until the bevel indicator is at the desired angle.

Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece and push the bevel lock lever to the left to relock it. Retighten the blade height lock knob.

Plug the saw into the power source.

Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the workpiece into the blade.

Feed the workpiece into the blade.

Always use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards when making non-through cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.

WARNING:

When making a non-through cut, the cutter is covered by the workpiece during most of the cut. Be alert to the exposed cutter at the start and finish of every cut to avoid the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Never feed wood with your hands when making any non-through cut such as rabbets or dadoes. Always use push blocks, push sticks, and feather boards.

	NON-THROUGH CUT
BLADE	PUSH STICK
GUARD
REMOVED

Fig. 58

When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing any part of the workpiece.

Once all non-through cuts are completed:

Unplug your saw.

Lower the blade and reinstall the blade guard assem- bly.

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