RIDGID R4513 Operator's Manual page 37

OPERATION
MAKING A DADO CUT
See Figure 53.
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.
WARNING:
Always use push blocks, push sticks, or
featherboards when making dado cuts to avoid
the risk of serious injury.
 Unplug your saw.
 Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, and throat
plate.
 Remove the blade nut, blade washer, and saw blade.
NOTE: Always store the blade washer and throat plate
in a secure location.
 Remove the 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.
 Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either
the rip fence or miter gauge.
 Plug in saw then turn the saw on.
NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade
before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to full
speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
 Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the rip fence or miter gauge and hold firmly
against the saw table.
 Use a push block or push stick to move the wood through
the cut past the blade. Never push a small piece of wood
into the blade with your hand, always use a push stick.
The use of push blocks, push sticks, and featherboards
are necessary when making non-through cuts.
 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 riving knife in the "up" position then install
blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
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DADO CUT
Fig. 53