KNOVA KN BTS-10W User Manual page 18

OPERATION
Fig. 27
DADO CUTS (FIG. 28)
CAUTION
To avoid serious injuries, never use an adjustable
or wobble dado on this machine.
NOTE: The dado table insert is not included with this saw.
Only stackable dado blades, no larger than 6 in. diameter, can
be used on this saw. Do not use adjustable or wobble da-
does.
1. Remove saw blade and blade guard; install dado and dado ta-
ble insert. Be sure to keep dado insert plate level with table us-
ing rubber spacer from regular insert plate under rear screw.
2. Instruction for operating the dado is packed with the sepa-
rately purchased dado set.
3. The arbor (1) on this saw restricts the maximum width of
the cut to 1/2 in.
4. It is not necessary to install the outside flange (2) before
screwing on the arbor nut (3). 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 in. dado set and keep the width 1/2 in. or
less. It will be necessary to remove the blade guard and split-
ter when using a dado blade. Always use caution when oper-
ating 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.
Blade or chipper must not exceed 1/2 in.
7. Check saw to ensure that the dado will not strike the hous-
ing, insert or motor when in operation.
CAUTION
For your own safety, always replace the blade,
blade guard assembly and blade insert when you
are finished with the dado operation.
BLADE SELECTION
There are many different types of blades with differing tooth
configurations, tooth counts and materials. Some of the more
common types are listed below.
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
All blades must:
1. Be rated at 5300 RPM or higher.
2. Have a 5/8 in. arbor hole.
3. Be no larger than 10 in. diameter.
BLADE SELECTION - cont'd
Smaller diameter blades may be used. While they will result
in a reduced cutting depth, their use will increase the output
of the motor.
Combination blades
• Tend to be general purpose blades
• Work fairly well in most applications
• Somewhat rough cutting
Crosscut blades
• Designed primarily for crosscutting
• Somewhat smoother than combination blades
Rip blades
• Used for ripping
• Very good for thick materials
• Very rough if used for crosscutting
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Fig. 28