MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Inspect/test the ON/OFF switch before each use. Do not operate the saw with a damaged switch - replace a
damaged switch immediately
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Inspect the saw blade for damage or chipped teeth before each use. Replace a damaged or chipped blade
immediately. Never operate the saw with a damaged or chipped blade
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Keep the saw table clean and free of dust, pitch or glue.
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An occasional light coating of paste wax can be used to protect the cast-iron surface. Ask our local distri-
butor for suggestions on table top cleaners and cast-iron surface protection based on what is readily available
in your area.
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Occasionally open the cabinet door and brush off and vacuum out accumulated dust from inside the cabi-
net and on the blade tilting gears and on or around the motor.
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Periodically inspect the power cord and plug for damage. To minimize the risk of electric shock or fire, never
operate the saw with a damaged power cord or plug. Replace a damaged power cord or plug at the first
sign of damage.
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To minimize airborne dust particles periodically inspect all dust collection fittings – re-tighten as needed.
MAKE SURE THE SAW HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE.
Dadoing is cutting a “rabbet” or a wide groove into the
work. A dado blade,
, (not supplied with your saw) usu-
ally consists of two outer blades and several interior cut-
ters. These can be adjusted to cut grooves from 1/8” to
13/16” for making shelves, joints and tenoning. Set the
blade’s width according to the instructions supplied with
your dado blade.
After adjusting its width, mount the dado blade on your
saw just like a regular blade. You’ll need an optional
dado insert,
, (Item # 350-3) to replace the standard one
that comes with your saw. Use the fence to line up the cut.
The blade guard/splitter must be removed when dado-
ing. Never use the dado blade in a bevel position.
ALWAYS VERIFY THE DADO BLADE CLEARANCE BEFORE CONNECTING THE SAW TO THE POWER SOURCE. REATTACH THE
GUARD AND VERIFY & ADJUST SPLITTER/RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT IF NEEDED. AFTER DADO CUT IS FINISHED. THE MAXIMUM
DADO HEAD WIDTH FOR THIS SAW IS 13/16” AND THE MAXIMUM DADO BLADE DIAMETER IS 8”.
USING A DADO HEAD BLADE
LUBRICATION
Keep the blade tilt mechanism as well as the blade height
adjustment mechanism well lubricated and free of dust or
debris. Clean and remove dust, debris, and old lubricant as
needed depending on frequency of use. After cleaning,
reapply lubricant as needed.
Note: To lubricate the blade tilt mechanism
, apply a very
light dab of any all-purpose grease (available at any hard-
ware store).
To lubricate the blade height adjustment mechanism
,
loosen and remove the lock knob on the blade tilt adjust-
ment hand wheel, then spray some dry lubricant into the hole
.
The motor and all bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated – no further lubrication is required. No other
part of this table saw needs lubrication.