COMPANION 137.232040 Operator's Manual page 20

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DADO CUTS (FIG. EE)
1. The dado table insert is included with this saw.
Remove saw blade and blade guard for dado cuts
only. Reinstall and realign blade guard for all
through sawing operations. Install a dado not
exceeding 6" diameter and ½" width and the dado
table insert.
2. Instruction for operating the dado is packed with the
separately purchased dado set.
3. The arbor (1) on this saw restricts the maximum
width of the cut to 1/2".
4. It is not necessary to install the outside flange (2)
before threading on the arbor nut (3) for maximum
½" dado cuts. Make sure that the arbor nut (3) is
tight, and that at least one thread of the arbor sticks
out past the nut.
5. Use only the 6" diameter dado set and keep the
width 1/2" or less. It will be necessary to remove the
blade guard and splitter when using a dado blade
only. Always use caution when operating a dado
blade.
6. Use only the correct number of round outside blades
and inside chippers as shown in the dado set's
instruction manual. Blades/chippers must not
exceed 1/2" total in width.
7. Check saw to ensure that the dado will not strike
the housing, insert, or motor when in operation.
For your own safety, always replace the blade, blade
guard assembly, and blade insert when you are
finished with the dado operation. You must also
realign the blade guard assembly.
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USING WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE (FIG.
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When performing some special cutting operations, add
a wood facing (1) to either side of the rip fence (2).
1. Use a smooth 3/4"thick board (1) that is as long as
the rip fence.
2. Attach the wood facing to the rip fence with wood
screws (3) through the holes in the fence.
3. A wood facing should be used when ripping
material such as thin paneling to prevent the
material from catching between the bottom of the
fence and the table.
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BLADE SELECTION
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There are many different types of blades with differing
tooth configurations, tooth counts and materials.
Some of the more common types are shown below.
ABRASIVE AND METAL CUTTING BLADES MUST
NOT BE USED WITH THIS SAW
This saw was not made to cut metals or masonry
materials. Doing so may result in injury. It will also
void the warranty.
ALL BLADES MUST:
1. Be rated at 5000 RPM or higher.
2. Have a 5/8"arbor hole.
3. Be no larger in diameter than 10".
Smaller diameter blades may be used. While this will
result in a reduced depth of cut, the output of the motor
will be increased.