Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Dado Blades; Operation Tips - RIDGID TS3650 Operator's Manual

.SP6498 Belt Drive Saw 05/03
Getting to Know Your Table Saw (continued)
Installing Zero Clearance Insert/Dado
Blades
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental start, make
sure switch is "OFF" and saw is
unplugged.
NOTE: Before using the dado blade read
and understand the Safety and Operating
instructions contained in the operators
manual furnished with your table saw and
the instructions furnished with your dado
blade.
1. Adjust the dado blade to the desired
width and mount on table saw arbor.
Tighten arbor nut.
Do not install the outer loose collar (the
one next to the arbor nut) when
installing the dado blade.
2. If necessary, loosen the flat head screw
and position the zero clearance insert
until the key slot drops over the flat
head screw.
3. Adjust the side positioning set screw
found on edge of insert to eliminate side
play (See "Installing Zero Clearance
Insert").
4. The zero clearance insert should be
flush with the table top. Check near
each set screw (see "Installing Zero
Clearance Insert"). Adjust the four set
screws as necessary. Tighten the flat
head screw. Do not tighten the screw to
the point where it deflects the zero
clearance insert.

Operation Tips

• Do not use the zero clearance insert for
molding operations. Use an 8" Dado/
Molding Insert.
• The zero clearance insert supports the
work pieces right next to the blade to
help prevent chipping and splintering. It
also prevents small pieces from
becoming wedged between the blade
and the large opening in a conventional
table insert.
• For best results raise the blade only
high enough to cut through the work-
piece.
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WARNING: The zero clearance insert
must be even with the table surface.
Inserts too high or low can allow the
workpiece to "snag" or catch on
uneven edges. Workpieces could
twist and kickback. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
5. Make sure blade guard is properly
installed.
6. Reconnect power to the saw
7. Turn the saw "ON".
8. Slowly and cautiously raise the dado
blade into the zero clearance insert by
rotating the elevation handle clock-
wise.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury keep both hands off of the
saw table top and wear approved
safety goggles.
9. Turn the saw "OFF" and unplug.
10. Remove the blade guard. The blade
guard is not used for "non-through"
cuts.
11. The table saw and zero clearance
insert are now ready to use. When
replacing the sawblade insert, always
replace the blade guard.
• For best results a separate zero
clearance insert should be used for
each blade, dado blade, or different
setup.
• When making bevel cuts:
a. Install the zero clearance insert with the
blade at 90°. See Installing "Zero
Clearance Insert" section of this
manual.
b. Bevel the blade to the required setting.
c. Slowly and cautiously raise the saw
blade into the zero clearance insert by
rotating the elevation handle clockwise.
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