Baileigh TS-1248P, Operator'S Manual

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Rabbet Cutting
A rabbet is an L-shaped groove cut in the edge of the workpiece. Rabbets can be cut with either
a dado blade or a standard saw blade.
Rabbet cutting on the edge of the workpiece with a dado blade requires a sacrificial fence. Make
the sacrificial fence the same length as the fence and 3/4" thick. Attach it to the fence with
screws or clamps, making sure they are all secure and tight. Raise the blade into the sacrificial
fence to the height needed.
When using a dado blade, a dado insert (not included), must be installed and used during
rabbeting operations.
Cutting Rabbets with a Dado Blade
1. Disconnect and lockout power to the saw!
2. Adjust the dado blade to the height needed for the rabbeting operation. When cutting deep
rabbets, take more than one pass to reduce the risk of kickback.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Dado blades have a higher risk of kickback than normal
blades because their larger size applies stronger forces to the workpiece. This risk
increases relative to the depth and width of the cut. To minimize your risk of serious
personal injury, ensure that stock is flat and straight, and make multiple light cuts
(rather than one deep cut) to achieve the desired cutting depth.
CAUTION:
Always use push sticks, featherboards, push paddles and
other safety accessories whenever possible to increase safety and control during
operations which require that the blade guard be removed from the saw. ALWAYS
replace the blade guard after dadoing is complete.