ZERO-CLEARANCE/DADO TABLE SAW INSERT
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS
•Disconnect saw from power source before fitting or removing insert.
•Always wear eye protection.
•Be sure blade is NOT in contact with insert before switching on.
•Do not attempt to tilt the arbor while the blade is in the insert! The blade will bind, causing severe damage and possible injury! For beveled cuts, a separate, dedicated insert must be prepared.
•Insert must be securely clamped down with a board before plunging blade up through it to cut kerf.
•If using blade stabilizers, check clearance before raising blade.
INSTALLING AND FITTING YOUR INSERT
1)Lower the blade completely.
2)Place insert in throat opening, back end first, so that
3)Using medium grit sanding block, LIGHTLY sand all four fitting bumps. Also, lightly bevel the bottom edges of the FRONT bumps to ease entry. Sand, test, repeat — to gradually
4)Back out the four leveling screws, until insert is stable, and flush with tabletop.
5)To remove insert, bump the heel of the your hand on rear of insert; front of insert should pop up slightly. Alternatively, a 3/4" finger hole can be bored near front of insert to facilitate removal.
6)SPLITTER: If the insert is to be used with a splitter, you will need to finish cutting out the
CUTTING THE BLADE SLOT (KERF)
1)Check that insert is fitted properly, and that blade is clear. Using a stick, reach under the table and rotate the blade manually to check for blade clearance.
2)Fully cover the insert with a board, and clamp at each end to the table saw top.
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4)Lower blade, turn off saw, and remove board. Your insert is now ready for use!
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR USE
•Only recommended for use with carbide tipped cutters.
•DADO BLADE - Use same procedures outlined above, but use additional caution due to excessive mate- rial being machined from insert during the slotting procedure.
•Under certain conditions, an undesirable scraping noise may be generated by your saw blade. Planer type blades and/or excessive arbor
•Ideally, a separate insert should be used with each blade, dado stack, or angle
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