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Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued)
Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Dado Blades
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and saw is unplugged.
NOTE: Before using the dado blade read and understand the Safety and Operating instructions contained in the operators manual furnished with your table saw and the instructions furnished with your dado blade.
1.Adjust the dado blade to the desired width and mount on table saw arbor. Tighten arbor nut.
Do not install the outer loose collar (the one next to the arbor nut) when installing the dado blade.
2.If necessary, loosen the flat head screw and position the zero clearance insert until the key slot drops over the flat head screw.
3.Adjust the side positioning set screw found on edge of insert to eliminate side play (See “Installing Zero Clearance Insert”).
4.The zero clearance insert should be flush with the table top. Check near each set screw (see “Installing Zero Clearance Insert”). Adjust the four set screws as necessary. Tighten the flat head screw. Do not tighten the screw to the point where it deflects the zero clearance insert.
WARNING: The zero clearance insert must be even with the table surface. Inserts too high or low can allow the workpiece to “snag” or catch on uneven edges. Workpieces could twist and kickback. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
5.Make sure blade guard is properly installed.
6.Reconnect power to the saw
7.Turn the saw “ON”.
8.Slowly and cautiously raise the dado blade into the zero clearance insert by rotating the elevation handle clock- wise.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury keep both hands off of the saw table top and wear approved safety goggles.
9.Turn the saw “OFF” and unplug.
10.Remove the blade guard. The blade guard is not used for
11.The table saw and zero clearance insert are now ready to use. When replacing the sawblade insert, always replace the blade guard.
Operation Tips
•Do not use the zero clearance insert for molding operations. Use an 8" Dado/ Molding Insert.
•The zero clearance insert supports the work pieces right next to the blade to help prevent chipping and splintering. It also prevents small pieces from becoming wedged between the blade and the large opening in a conventional table insert.
•For best results raise the blade only high enough to cut through the work- piece.
•For best results a separate zero clearance insert should be used for each blade, dado blade, or different setup.
•When making bevel cuts:
a.Install the zero clearance insert with the blade at 90°. See Installing “Zero Clearance Insert” section of this manual.
b.Bevel the blade to the required setting.
c.Slowly and cautiously raise the saw blade into the zero clearance insert by rotating the elevation handle clockwise.
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