Non-Through Cuts; Making Non-Through Cuts - Delta 36-5100 T2 Instruction Manual

NON-THROUGH CUTS

The use of a non-through cut is essential to cutting grooves and
rabbets. Non-through cuts can be made using a standard blade
having a diameter of 10 inches or less. Non-through cuts are the
ONLY type of cuts that should be made without the blade guard
assembly installed.
• When making non-through cuts, follow all applicable warnings
and instructions listed below in addition to those listed above
for the relevant through cut.
• When making a non-through cut, blade is covered by
workpiece during most of cut. Be alert to exposed blade at
start and finish of every cut.
• NEVER feed wood with hands when making any non-through
cuts such as rabbets. ALWAYS use miter gauge, push blocks
or push sticks, and featherboards where appropriate.

MAKING NON-THROUGH CUTS

Once all non-through cuts are completed, unplug saw and reinstall
riving knife in raised position. Install anti-kickback pawls and blade
guard.
1.
Unplug saw.
2.
Unlock release lever.
3.
Adjust bevel angle to 0°.
4.
Lock release lever.
5.
Remove blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
6.
Place riving knife in "lowered" position. See "Riving Knife
Position" section on page 32.
7.
Set blade to correct depth for workpiece.
8.
Depending on shape and size of wood, use either rip fence
or miter gauge.
9.
Plug saw into power source and turn saw on.
MAKING CUTS
Make sure the blade guard assembly and anti-kickback pawls are
reinstalled upon completion of this type of cut.
• Read the appropriate section which describes the type of cut
in addition to this section on non-through. For example, if your
non-through cut is a straight cross cut, read and understand
the section on cross cuts before proceeding.
• When cut is complete re-adjust riving knife to through cut
position as detailed on page 32.
• Carefully follow the instructions accompanying any specialized
blades such as molding cutters for proper installation, set-up,
and operation.
10.
Let blade build up to full speed before moving workpiece
into blade.
11.
ALWAYS use push blocks, push sticks, and/or
featherboards when making non-through cuts to reduce
the risk of serious injury.
12.
When cut is made, turn saw off. Wait for blade to come to
a complete stop before removing workpiece.
13.
When cut is complete re-adjust riving knife to position as
detailed on page 32.
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