RIDGID TS3660 manual To Make a Dado CUT

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OPERATION

TO MAKE A DADO CUT

See Figure 59.

An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure (see the Accessories section of 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.

WARNING:

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

Unplug your saw.

Remove the blade guard assembly.

Retighten the thumbscrew.

Remove the throat plate and the saw blade.

Remove the inner blade washer and both the small and large spacers.

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

Reinstall the arbor nut.

NOTE: The outer blade washer may be used provided the arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.

Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends past a securely tightened arbor nut.

Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.

WARNING:

Always put outer blade washer and the saw's throat plate in proper location when changing back to saw blade. Failure to do so may result in possible injury and damage to the tool.

DADO CUT

Fig. 59

WARNING:

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

WARNING:

Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules  Before Making a CUT, be Sure ALL ADJUST- Ments are Secure Blade Coasts After Being Turned OFF  Never Operate the SAW on the FloorSpecific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Authorized Service Center for repair. When servicSpeed and Wiring ElectricalExtension Cords Electrical ConnectionChanging Motor Voltage See Figures 2Motor Thermal Overload Protector Junction BOX Manual Reset ButtonSee Figure Glossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsRIP Fence Bevel ScaleKnow Your Table SAW OverviewHEX Keys 4 2.5 mm, 1/8 in., 5/32 in., 3/16 Tools NeededSquare Framing Square Loose Parts Key Description QtyLoose Parts List Unpacking AssemblyMounting Holes To Assemble LEG Stand and Storage Brackets To Mount the Table SAW to the LEG Stand To Install Extension TablesScrew With Washer To Install the HERC-U-LIFT Mobile Base to the LEG Stand To Install Bevel Adjusting HAND- Wheel To Install Height Adjusting HAND- WheelLock Blade Tube Height Lock Knob Adjusting Handwheel To assemble the Herc-U-Lift to the leg standTo Store Accessories To Install Front and Back RailsTool Storage Square Head Bolt Square Head BoltSee Figures 23 To Adjust Front and Back RailsFront Rail Rear Shims To Install RIP Fence To Check the Throat PlateSET Screws RIP Fence in Locked Position Unlocked Position See Figures 27To Install Blade Guard Assembly To Install Spacer BARTo Align Blade Guard Assembly to the Blade To Mount Motor Assembly To Install the Belt GuardTo Install Belt Motor AssemblyTo Install END Caps To Install Switch AssemblyTo Secure the Electrical Cords To Adjust Blade Depth To Adjust Blade AngleOperation HOW to Make a Featherboard FeatherboardPush Sticks Push Blocks See Figures 41Cutting Tips Types of CutsCross CUT To USE the HERC-U-LIFT Mobile Base to Move the Table SAW To USE the IND-I-CUT FeatureUnlock Pedal Metal Platform To USE the MICRO-ADJUST Feature on the RIP Fence MICRO-ADJUST Wheel Dust ChuteTo USE the SAW Dust Chute See Figures 46To Make a Cross CUT Switch KEY Removed Switch onSee Figures 49 To Make a RIP CUT To Make a Miter CUTTo Make a Bevel Cross CUT To Make a Bevel RIP CUTViewed from the FRONT, below the Table SAW To TightenBevel RIP CUT Blade Angled To Make a Compound Bevel Miter CUTScale RIP Fence To Make a Large Panel CUT To Make a NON-THROUGH CUT NON-THROUGH CUTTo Make a Dado CUT Dado CUTAdjustments To Install Zero Clearance Throat PlateTo REMOVE/REPLACE the Throat Plate Removing Throat Plate Zero ClearanceSee Figures 62 To Replace the SAW BladeBlade Wrench Washer NUT Framing Square Heeling Paralleling the Blade to the Miter Gauge Groove See Figures 64Trunnion Bolt Trunnion Bolt LeverSee Figures 67 To SET the Bevel Indicator and Bevel Stops AT 0˚ and 45˚Screws Bevel Lock Lever Blade AT 90˚ Position To Adjust the Bevel Adjusting HAND- Wheel To Adjust the Miter GaugeLocking Lever HEX Head Screws Adjusting NUT Back Rail To Align and Adjust the RIP FenceSee Figures 74 To Adjust the RIP Fence Indicator PAN Head ScrewMaintenance AccessoriesGeneral Maintenance LubricationTroubleshooting Problem CauseSolution Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information Model No TS3660 Serial No