Dado Cutting - MasterCraft 055-6737-2 User Manual

VI. Operating instructions(continued)
DADO CUTTING (FIG. 31 FIG. 31-1)
1. Unplug the power cord before removing
and/or installing dado blades.
2. When making dado cuts, a dado insert
plate must be installed in place of the
regular table insert.
3. Instructions for operating the dado are
packed with the dado set. (Purchased
separately)
4. The arbor (1) of this saw restricts the
maximum width of a dado cut to 1/2"
(1.3 cm) (Fig. 31). The flange (2) must
be installed prior to reinstalling and
tightening the arbor nut (3).
5. NOTE: Verify that the arbor nut is tight
and that at least one thread of the arbor
sticks out past the nut.
6. After loosing the knob (5),press the
device(4),the splitter (6) should be at
the lowest position,the purpose is not
intended to cut through the workpiece
the splitter is on the midlle position,the
purpose is for non-through operations.
Use only a stackable dado set, and keep
the width to 1/2" (1.3 cm) or less. It will be
necessary to remove the blade guard and kickback pawl when using the dado.
CAUTION! Use caution when the dado blade is running. You have no guard to protect you.
Also, adjustable or wobbling dado blades CANNOT be used on this machine.
7. Use the correct number of round outside blades and chippers, as shown in the instruction
manual for the dado set. The total width of the blades and chippers must not exceed 1/2"
(1.25 cm).
8. Before starting the table saw, check to make sure the installed dado assembly will not strike
the motor, table, or table saw base when in operation.
CAUTION! In order to avoid injury, always replace the blade, the blade guard assembly, and
the table insert when you are finished with the dado operation.
Fig. 31
Fig. 31-1
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