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Dado cuts should be made in the 90° position only. When using the dado set it will be necessary to remove the Blade Guard and Spreader. USE CAUTION.
1.When dado cutting across the width of the board, use miter gauge to push the board.
2.When dado cutting the length of the board: For edge of the board use
ALWAYS REPLACE THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED DADO CUTTING.
Special Cutting Techniques
This table saw is a highly versatile tool, capable of ! WARNING performing a wide range of highly specialized
cuts that cannot be covered in this manual. Do not attempt to perform cuts not covered in this manual unless you are thoroughly familiar with procedures and fixturing.
See your local library for books on woodworking techniques, such as: The Complete Book of Stationary Power Tool Techniques by R.J. De Christoforo.
Maintaining Your
Table Saw
Maintenance
!WARNING For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before
maintaining or lubricating your saw.
Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw. Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the saw cabinet and the motor. Clean your cutting tools with a Gum and Pitch Remover.
The cord and the tool should be wiped with a dry clean cloth to prevent deterioration from oil and grease.
! WARNING | Certain cleaning agents and solvents can damage |
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plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon |
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tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and |
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household detergents which contain ammonia. Avoiding use of |
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these and other types of cleaning agents will minimize the |
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If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.
Make sure the teeth of the ANTIKICKBACK pawls are always sharp. To sharpen:
1.Remove blade guard.
2.Rotate pawl toward rear of spreader so that teeth are above top of spreader.
3.Hold spreader with left hand and place pawl over corner of workbench (Fig. 48).
4.Using a small round file (Smooth Cut) sharpen the teeth.
!WARNING All repairs, electrical or mechanical, should be attempted only by trained repairmen. Contact the
nearest Factory Service Center or Authorized Service Station or other competent repair service. Use only identical replacement parts, any other may create a hazard.
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