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RESAWING
This cut is performed with the rip fence, and is used to rip a workpiece through its thickness rather than across
its fl at width. Do not attempt to resaw bowed or warped material.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove blade guard and use work supports as well as push blocks when performing
this operation.
WARNING: Install blade guard immediately upon completion of resawing operation.
PLOUGHING
This cut is performed with the rip fence, and is used to make a groove lengthwise with the grain of the workpiece.
Use proper hold downs and feed devices.
RABBETING
This cut is performed with either the miter gauge or rip fence. Rabbeting is used to cut out a section of the corner
of a workpiece, across an end or along an edge. To make a rabbet requires cuts which do not go all the way
through the material. Therefore, blade guard must be removed. Install blade guard immediately upon completion
of rabbeting operation. Rabbet cuts can also be made using dado head.
DADOING
This cut is performed with either the miter gauge or rip fence. Dadoing is done with a set of blades (dado set)
rather than standard saw blades. The dado set is used to groove wood similar to ploughing and rabbeting.
However, the dado set allows operator to remove more material in one pass. The operator, with a dado set, can
vary width of cut up to 13⁄16".
Instructions for operating dado set are contained in owner's manual furnished with dado set. Dadoing requires
cuts which do not go all the way through material. Therefore, blade guard must be removed. Dado sets have
different characteristics than saw blades. As a result, saw must be fi tted with special parts that are furnished
with saw.
When using a dado set, the following parts must be substituted dado table insert (not included).
IMPORTANT: Always use correct insert. When using the dado set, use caution. Use feather boards and push
sticks as applicable.
WARNING: Always immediately replace the standard blade, blade guard and blade insert when you are fi nished
dadoing.
FREEHAND
Freehand is a very dangerous operation of making a cut with-out using the miter gauge or rip fence. Freehand
cuts must never be performed on a Table Saw.
CUTTING OVERSIZED WORKPIECES
When cutting long workpieces or large panels, always support workpiece that is not on table. Use adjustable
roller stand or make simple support by clamping a piece of plywood to sawhorse. Add facings to miter gauge
or rip fence as needed.
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