Cutting Grooves (Dado Cut) - Bosch 3915 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

The depth stop adjustment is a feature used
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when cutting grooves (dados) in the workpiece.
The depth adjustment is used to limit blade
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depth to cut grooves.
A groove can be cut as a slide cut.
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1. Set the depth of cut by loosening the knurled nut
on the depth adjustment bolt (Figure 32). Do not
change the position of the two (2) jam nuts on
the end of the bolt.
2. Turn the depth stop bolt to the correct setting.
Depth Stop
Bolt
Figure 32. Cutting Grooves
Saw Operations

Cutting Grooves (Dado Cut)

Knurled Nut
Depth Stop Base
Jam Nuts
Depth Stop
3. Tighten the knurled nut.
4. Cut the two outside grooves.
5. Use a wood chisel or make multiple passes by
sliding the wood over to one side to remove the
material between the outside grooves (Figure 33).
Grooves
Workpiece
Figure 33. Rough Cut Groove
26.
Chisel Cut