Craftsman 315.284620 - Manual (Page 35)

OPERATION
NON-THROUGH CUT
BLADE GUARD
REMOVED
Fig, 48
MAKING A DADO CUT
See Figure 49.
An optional dado throat plate is required for this proce­
dure (see the Accessories section of this manual). All
blades and dado sets must not be rated less than the
speed of this tool. This saw is designed for 5/8 in. dado
cuts. With the purchase of an optional dado throat plate,
it can be used with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 3/4
in.). Do not use an adjustable dado or molding cutters on
this saw,
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WARNING: Always use push blocks, push sticks,
and/or featherboards when making dado cuts to
avoid the risk of serious injury,
■ Unplug the saw.
■ Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, throat
plate, and spreader/riving knife.
■ Remove the blade nut, blade washer, saw blade, and
inner blade washer,
NOTE: Always store the blade washer and throat plate
in a secure location.
■ Install the special blade washer included with the dado
throat plate (purchased separately).
■ Mount the dado blade, according to manufacturer
instructions, using the blade and chippers appropriate
for the desired width of cut,
■ Reinstall the blade nut,
NOTE: The blade washer may be used provided the
arbor shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.
■ Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor
extends past a securely tightened blade nut.
■ Place release lever in locked position,
■ Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by
hand to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.
■ Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use
either the rip fence or miter gauge.
■ Turn the saw on,
NOTE: Make sure the wood does not touch the blade
before you turn on the saw. Let the blade build up to
full speed before feeding the workpiece into the blade.
■ Position the workpiece flat on the table with the edge
flush against the rip fence or miter gauge and hold
firmly against the saw table.
■ Use a push block or push stick to move the wood
through the cut past the blade. Never push a small
piece of wood into the blade with your hand, always
use a push stick. The use of push blocks, push sticks,
and featherboards are necessary when making non­
through cuts.
■ When the cut is made, turn the saw off. Wait for the
blade to come to a complete stop before removing the
workpiece.
Once all dado cuts are completed:
■ Unplug your saw.
■ Reinstall the spreader/riving knife inthe “up” position then
install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
DADO CUT
Fig, 49
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