ASSEMBLY
nLower the blade below the table surface.
nLoosen the screws and remove the throat plate.
nRemove the blade and blade guard assembly following instructions in the table saw Operator's Manual.
nIncluded with the dado set are installation instructions. Follow these instructions to install the dado set.
NOTE: The spacer/washer should only be used with a regular blade.
NOTE: When using 5/8 in. width dado set use flange nut and flange/spacer.
nPlace dado insert on the table saw as shown in figure 1.
nSecurely tighten using screws provided.
WARNING:
Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands to come closer than 3 in. to the blade. Do not reach over or across the blade. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
DADO INSERT
TABLE TOP
SCREWS
Fig. 2
OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
nFor cutting up to 5/8 in. maximum width dadoes on BTS15 Ryobi table saw.
WARNING:
Never install a dado set to cut a larger groove than a width of 5/8 in. Installing a wider dado set could result in insufficient thread engagement of the arbor nut. Never use any blade or dado set with less than full engagement of the nut on the threaded arbor shaft. Insufficient thread engagement could result in the blade or dado loosening on the arbor shaft and could result in serious personal injury.
USING A DADO INSERT
nMake sure the wood is not touching the blade. Plug in the saw, insert the switch key, and turn the saw on. Let the saw build up to full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade. Always use push sticks or push blocks with any
NOTE: Never use this dado throat plate with a dado set larger than 6 in..
WARNING:
Always use push sticks or push blocks when making
nFollow all dado instructions.
nWhen the work is complete, turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw.
nLower the blade below the table surface.
WARNING:
Lower the blade to prevent possible injury.
nRemove the dado insert and dado set.
nReinstall the blade, blade guard assembly, and throat plate following instructions in the BTS15 Operator's Manual.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury and before plugging the saw back in, make sure the blade guard is installed and working properly.
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