Dado Cuts; Using Cutting Aids; Push Sticks - Delta 36-725 Instruction Manual

MAKING A DADO CUT
Dado blades are stacked blades that can be used when
making non-through cuts including through cut slots.
Dado blades require a special throat plate. Dado blades
and throat plates are all sold separately.
• Carefully follow the instructions accompanying
the dado blade for proper installation, set up
and operation. Additional guides can be found
in woodworking and carpentry websites and
publications.
• Do not attempt to stack dado blades thicker than
inch (20.64mm) Do not use dado blades larger than
8-inches (200 mm) in diameter.
• The riving knife and blade guard assemblies cannot
be used when dadoing. They must be removed
as described in Riving Knife and Blade Guard
Operations section. Use EXTREME care when using
the dado without the blade guard assembly and riving
knife.
• Use push sticks, hold-downs, jigs, fixtures or feather
boards to help guide and control the workpiece when
the guard cannot be used.
• Be sure to reinstall riving knife, anti-kickback pawls
blade guard and standard throat plate, and check
adjustments when the dado cuts are complete.
CUTTING AIDS AND ACCESSORIES
PUSH STICK
In order to operate your table saw safely, you must
use a push stick whenever the size or shape of the
workpiece would otherwise cause your hands to be
within 6-inches (152mm) of the saw blade or other
cutter. A push stick is included with this saw.
No special wood is needed to make additional push-
sticks as long as it is sturdy and long enough with no
knots, checks or cracks. A length of approximately 16
inches (400mm) is recommended with a notch that fits
against the edge of the workpiece to prevent slipping.
It's a good idea to have several push sticks of the same
minimum length, 16 inches (400mm), with different size
notches for different workpiece thicknesses.
The shape can vary to suit your own needs as long as
it performs its intended function of keeping your hands
away from the blade. Angling the notch so the push
stick can be held at a 20- to 30-degree angle from the
saw's table will help you to hold down the workplace
while also moving the saw.
To construct a push stick, refer to the layout shown in
Figure 28.
OPERATION
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• The accessory dado head set throat plate, shown
• Always check dado blade clearance with other
• Never attempt to use the dado head in a bevel
NOTE: The standard outer arbor flange cannot be
used with certain dado blade combinations. In those
cases, tighten the arbor nut directly against the dado
blade set. Save the outer arbor flange for use with
other blades and dado combinations.
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FIGURE 27
in Figure 27, must be used in place of the standard
throat plate. Be sure the throat plate is level to the
table before you proceed.
components before plugging in the saw.
position.
FIGURE 28