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4. INSTALL SMART-GUARD SYSTEM IMMEDIATELY UPON COMPLETION OF
RABBETING OPERATION.
Dado Cutting
Instructions for operating the saw with Dado Head sets are contained in the booklet furnished
with these accessories.
ALWAYS USE AN APPROPRIATE SKIL TABLE INSERT AND WASHERS.ALWAYS PLACE
THE BLADE WASHERS IN THE ORIGINAL POSITIONS WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED
DADO CUTTING.
Installing a dado set
A dado set is used to make non-through grooves or lap cuts on work pieces. These tools are
commonly used in furniture and cabinet building. After workpieces have been properly dado
cut, they can be tightly joined together. The TS6307-00 table saw can accommodate dado
cutting up to 5/8” wide in a single pass.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always disconnect plug from power
source before changing blades .
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always use the SKIL STA6307 Dado Blade
Table Insert .
Never make dado cuts without this insert. Do not use dado
sets larger than 8” diameter. Never set dado cutters to any bevel angle other than the vertical
0° angle. Follow all warnings and instructions shown here and those that accompany your
dado set. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious bodily injuries.
WARNING
T
o reduce the risk of injury, do not use dado sets larger than 8 inches
in diameter . The saw is not designed to accept larger sized dados.
Using stacked dado sets
NOTE: These instructions apply to most standard stacked dado sets.
1. Remove the Main Barrier Guard and Anti-Kickback Device. Lower and lock the riving knife
in its lowest position.
2. Remove the standard table insert. Raise the saw blade to the maximum height.
3. Remove the arbor nut, then the outer washer, and saw blade.
4. NOTE: For only dado cutting, leave the inner washer in place. The outer washer will be
replaced with the combination nut/washer included with the dado insert.
5. Installing dado stack (Fig. 58, 59).
a. Place the desired parts of the dado set onto the arbor shaft.
b. Place the combination nut/washer onto the outside of the dado stack and tighten it.
6. Placing dado blades and chippers: (Fig. 58).
a. For 1/4” wide cuts, place the two outside dado blades (cutters) on the shaft. The two dado
outside blades may be different, check for information on the blade and the manufacturer’s
instructions for proper installation.
b. For wider cuts (up to 5/8” maximum), chipper blades and spacers can be placed only
between the outside blades (cutters).
