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Fig. 48
MAKING A DADO CUT
See Figure 49.
An optional dado throat plate is required for this proce- dure (see the Accessories section of this manual). All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this tool. This saw is designed for 5/8 in. dado cuts. With the purchase of an optional dado throat plate, it can be used with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 3/4 in.). Do not use an adjustable dado or molding cutters on this saw.
[] Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor extends past a securely tightened blade nut.
[] Place release lever in locked position.
[] Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.
[] Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either the rip fence or miter gauge.
[] Turn the saw on.
NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
[] Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge flush against the rip fence or miter gauge and hold firmly against the saw table.
[] Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards are necessary when making non- through cuts.
[] When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the workpiece.
Once aII dado cuts are completed: [] Unplug your saw.
[] Reinstall the spreader/riving knife inthe "up" position then install the blade guard and
DADOCUT
A WARNING: Always use push blocks, push sticks, and/or featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Remove the blade guard,
[] Remove the blade nut, blade washer, saw blade, and inner blade washer.
NOTE: Always store the blade washer and throat plate in a secure location.
[] Install the special blade washer included with the dado throat plate (purchased separately).
[] Mount the dado blade, according to manufacturer
instructions, using the blade and chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut.
[] Reinstall the blade nut.
NOTE: The blade washer may be used provided the arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.
Fig. 49
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