RIDGID r4510 Operator's Manual page 34

OPERATION
MAKING A DADO CUT
See Figure 49.
An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure
(refer to the Accessories section later in this manual and
check with the retailer where the table saw was purchased).
All blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the
speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use with a 6 in.
stack dado (up to width of 3/4 in.). Do not use an adjustable
dado on this saw.
NOTE: This saw cannot be used to make a bevel dado
cut.
 Unplug your saw.
 Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and throat
plate.
 Next, remove the blade nut, blade washer, and saw
blade.
wARNING:
Always store the blade washer and throat plate
in secure location when changing back to saw
blade. Failure to do so may result in possible
injury and damage to the tool.
 Remove the spreader/riving knife.
 Mount the dado blade, according to manufacturer instruc-
tions, using the blade and chippers appropriate for the
desired width of cut.
 Reinstall the blade nut.
NOTE: The blade washer may be used provided the arbor
shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.
 Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor
extends past a securely tightened blade nut.
 Place release lever in locked position.
 Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand
to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.
 Plug the saw into the power source and turn on saw.
 Let the blade build up to full speed before moving the
workpiece into the blade.
 Always use push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards
when making non-through cuts to avoid the risk of serious
injury.
 When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
Once all dado cuts are completed:
 Unplug your saw.
 Reinstall the spreader/riving knife in the "up" position
then install blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
wARNING:
Always use push blocks, push sticks, or
featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid
the risk of serious injury.
wARNING:
Do not use blades rated less than the speed of
this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result
in personal injury.
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dadO CUT
Fig. 49