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ASSEMBLY
PREPARING THE ZERO CLEARANCE
THROAT PLATE FOR USE WITH A DADO
BLADE
NOTE:
Use only the Dado Set, part number 4650306,
with the BT3000 and BT3100 table saws.
WARNING:
Turn saw off, remove key plate and unplug saw from
power source before proceeding. Failure to do so
could result in accidental start-up, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
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Remove the original throat plate from the saw.
For the BT3000:
Remove the three phillips machine
screws on the top of the saw.
For the BT3100:
Remove the screw at the front of
the plate and the two screws underneath the plate.
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Remove the blade guard assembly. Refer to the
table saw operator’s manual.
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Install the dado blade. Refer to dado set instruc-
tions.
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Lower the saw blade by pushing the locking lever to
the left and rotating the blade adjustment handle
counterclockwise.
NOTE:
For the BT3000, use the 1" long thread cutting
screw provided and tap the four pre-drilled holes in
the throat plate opening. Alternate screwing and
unscrewing the screw into each hole until you tap all
four. Drop a light machine oil in the holes to aid in the
operation.
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Install the new throat plate and secure it with the four
flat head screws.
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Plug the saw into a power source.
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Insert the key plate and turn on the saw.
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Rotate the blade adjustment handle clockwise, cut-
ting the new throat plate until the blade is in the
highest desired position.
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Turn off the saw and remove the key plate.
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Unplug the saw from the power source.
WARNING:
Always put spacers in the proper location when
changing back to the saw blade. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury and damage the tool.
NOTE:
The blade guard assembly cannot be used with
the dado blade. Dado cuts are non-through cuts. Make
sure the blade guard assembly is reinstalled for all
through cuts.
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