Baileigh TS-1040C, Operator'S Manual

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3. Adjust the fence and align the workpiece to perform the cutting operation.
4. Reconnect the saw to the power source and turn the saw ON. When the blade has reached
full speed, perform a test cut with a scrap piece of wood.
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If the cut is satisfactory, repeat the cut with the final workpiece.
Cutting Rabbets with a Standard Blade
A ripping blade is typically the best blade to use for cutting rabbets when using a standard blade
because it removes sawdust very efficiently. Also, a sacrificial fence is not required when cutting
rabbets with a standard blade.
To cut rabbets with the standard blade:
1. Disconnect and lockout power to the saw!
2. Ensure that the riving knife and included table insert are installed and properly adjusted. Do
not use the included insert if it has lost the zero-clearance feature by modification; if so, you
must install a new standard zero clearance insert.
3. Mark the width of the rabbet cut on the edge of the workpiece, so you can clearly identify the
intended cut while it is lying flat on the saw table.
4. Raise the blade up to the desired depth of cut (depth of rabbet channel desired).
5. Stand the workpiece on edge, and then adjust the fence so the blade is aligned with the
inside of your rabbet channel.
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If the workpiece is very tall, or is unstable when placed against the fence, lay it flat on the
table and use a dado blade to perform the rabbet cut.
6. Reconnect the saw to the power source, and then perform the cut.
7. Lay the workpiece flat on the table, and adjust the saw blade height to intersect with the first
cut, and then perform the second cut to complete the rabbet.
WARNING:
DO NOT place a tall board on edge to perform a rabbet cut
with a standard blade. Workpieces that are too tall to properly support with the fence
can easily shift during operation and cause kickback. Instead, place the stock flat on
the saw and perform the rabbet cut with a dado blade.