Non-Through Cut; Dado Cuts - Craftsman 137.415030 Operator's Manual

NON-THROUGH CUT (FIG. ZZ)
A non-through cut is used to cut
grooves and rabbets in the workpiece
without exposed the blade.
WARNING
!
● Only this type cut is made
without installing the blade guard
assembly and anti-kickback
pawls assembly.
● To avoid injury from an accidental
start, make sure the switch is in
the OFF position and the plug
is disconnected from the power
source outlet.
● To avoid the risk of personal
injury. Always use push block,
auxiliary fence and featherboard
when making non-through cut.
1. Before starting the table saw, lower
the blade and riving knife assembly
to the down position.
2. Remove the blade guard assembly
and anti-kickback pawls assembly
for non-through cut.
3. Use the featherboard (1) with
C-clamps (3) to fasten the
workpiece securely.
4. Mount the auxiliary fence (4) with
C-clamps.
5. Use the push block (2) to move the
workpiece.
NOTE: Mount the featherboard to
table as shown, so the leading edges
of featherboard will help workpiece
complete cutting.
Fig. ZZ
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DADO CUTS (FIG. aa, bb)
WARNING
!
● Only Stackable dado blades can
be used on this saw.
● DO NOT use Adjustable or
Wobble type dadoes.
● The maximum dado cut width is
1/2 in.
● The maximum dado blade
diameter is 6 in.
NOTE: An dado insert plate (part
number 308K not included) is required
for this procedure.
1. Remove the table insert, saw blade,
anti-kickback pawls assembly,
blade guard assembly and riving
knife assembly for dado cuts ONLY.
Reinstall and realign blade guard
for all through-sawing operations.
Install a dado not exceeding 6 in. in
diameter and 1/2 in. in width.
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