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OPERATION
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cut out a section of the corner of a workpiece, across an end or along an edge. To
make a rabbet requires cuts which do not go all the way through the material.
Therefore, blade guard must be removed. Install blade guard immediately upon
completion of rabbeting operation. Rabbet cuts can also be made using dado head.
DADOING
This cut is performed with either the mitre gauge or rip fence. Dadoing is done with
a set of blades (dado set) rather than standard saw blades. The dado set is used
to groove wood similar to ploughing and rabbeting. However, the dado set allows
operator to remove more material in one pass. The operator, with a dado set, can
vary width of cut up to 13/16”.
Instructions for operating dado set are contained in owner’s manual furnished with
dado set. Dadoing requires cuts which do not go all the way through material.
Therefore, blade guard must be removed. Dado sets have different characteristics
than saw blades. As a result, saw must be fitted with special parts that are furnished
with saw (Dado Insert).
The maximum dado blade set that can be used on this saw is 5/8” I.D. x 8” O.D. x
13/16” Wide.
IMPORTANT:
Always use correct insert. When using the dado set, use caution.
Use featherboards and push sticks as applicable.
WARNING:
Always immediately replace the standard blade, blade guard and
blade insert when you are finished dadoing.
FREEHAND
Freehand is a very dangerous operation of making a cut without using the mitre
gauge or rip fence. Freehand cuts must never be performed on a Table Saw.
CUTTING OVERSIZED WORKPIECES
When cutting long workpieces or large panels, always support workpiece that is
not on table. Use adjustable roller stand or make simple support by clamping a
piece of plywood to saw horse. Add facings to mitre gauge or rip fence as needed.
IMPORTANT:
Do not allow facings to interfere with operation of blade guard.
DUST COLLECTING
• Saw is fitted with a 4” male exhaust port.
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Before starting saw, see that all adjustments are properly made and guards in
place. With power disconnected, turn pulley by hand to make sure everything
is correct before connecting power and starting saw.
BLADE SELECTION
Blade selection is based on type of material being cut and how it will be cut. There
are three general types of saw blades: rip saw blades cut with grain of wood, cut-off
saw blades cut across grain, and combination saw blades cut with grain, across
grain and any angle to grain.
Blades vary in many aspects. When selecting a blade, the following blade
characteristics should match up with operation to be performed and type of material
to be cut: type of steel; quality of steel; tooth style; tooth set; carbide tipped; grind;
number of teeth and size.
IMPORTANT:
Your saw is only as accurate and efficient as the blade used.
First, be certain to use the appropriate type of cutting tool for the operation to be
performed. Second, it is strongly recommended that high-quality blades and
cutting tools be used. Be certain blades and cutting accessories are kept sharp
and in good working order. Check blades periodically and replace or sharpen if
necessary.