Featherbords are used to keep the work- piece in contact with the rip fence and table as shown, and to stop kickbacks. To install featherbords. proceed as follows :
@Turn the tool off and unplug it.
@Add 8" high flat facing board to the rip fence, the full length of the rip fence.
@Mount featherboards to the rip fence and table as shown, so that the leading edges of featherboard will support the workpiece until the cut is complete, and
the workpiece has been pushed completely past the cutter with a push stick.
@Make sure featherboards are securely attached.
When using the miter gauge during dodoing, featherboards should not be employed. Place a spacer block between the miter gauge and workpiece so that the workpiece can be pushed completely past the cutter. When the miter agnle is 0 degree, the spacer block should be about 3" wide.
CAUTION :
*Only the Makita dodo head set (Part No.
*After dadoing, always replace the blade guard with the spreader back in i t s original posi- tion on the table saw. Refer to alignment instructions on page 12.
Never attempt bevel cuts when dadoing.
Never dado if there is vibration (flutter) or a strange noise.
Never attempt dados in other than wood.
*When using a dado head set, the depth of cut is not indicated by the pointer (A). (See the depth adjustment section.) To know the depth of cut, you must measure it with a ruler.
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