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Dado Operations
In addition to its ability to rip and crosscut lumber,
many table saws are an invaluable tool for creating a
variety of dadoes. These non-through cuts can be
created with specially-designed stacking or wobbling
dado blades. Please check that your model saw has
the ability to mount a Dado Blade before continuing
this operaton, as arbor length is a limiting factor.
Never allow hands or arms to be above or behind the
saw blade. Should kickback occur, the hands and
arms can be pulled into the saw blade. Serious injury
will result.
Never perform a through cut operation with a dado
blade. A dado blade was designed to make non-
through cuts only. Failure to follow these dierctions
could result in serious injury.
Dado operations present very real hazards requiring
proper procedures to avoid serious injury. The chance
of kickback is always greater when dado blades are
used so extra precautions must be used. Any
movement of the stock away from the fence will cause
kickback. Be certain that stock is flat and straight.
Failure to follow these warnings could result in
serious personal injury.
Always use push sticks, featherboards, push paddles
and other safety accessories whenever possible to
increase safety and control during operations which
require the blade guard and splifter to be removed
from the saw. ALWAYS replace the blade guard after
dadoing is complete.
Proper dado set up and operation will differ depending
on the blade system you choose. Consult the
instructions included with your dado blades for
directions regarding attachment and adjustment.
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Operations
WARNING
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS
DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
To use a dado blade:
1.Remove the table insert, splitter guard, and regular
saw blade.
2. Attach and adjust the dado blade system as
recommended in the dado blade's instructions.
3. Install a specific dado table insert on your table.
Some table saws are supplied with this inser, or it may
be available as an optional extra. If you do not have
this specific dado table insert, please contact
Carba-Tec for information. Do Not attempt to perform
a Dado cut without a table insert fitted.
4. Raise the blade system up to the desired depth of
the dado. Make sure the dado blade will not cut
through the workpiece.
5. If dadoing along the length of your workpiece,
adjust the distance between the fence and the inside
edge of the blade to suit your needs. When cutting
across the wood grain, use the mitre gauge as a guide
while dadoing.
Remember: Never use the fence as a stop in
conjunction with your mitre gauge.
6. Reconnect the saw to the power source.
7. Using a scrap piece as a test piece, switch on the
saw and take a pass over the dado blade.
8. If the cut is satisfactory, repeat with your finish
stock.
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