material in one pass. The operator, with a dado
set, can vary width of cut up to 13⁄16".
Instructions for operating dado set are con-
tained in owner's manual furnished with dado
set. Dadoing requires cuts which do not go all
the way through material. Therefore, blade
guard must be removed. Dado sets have differ-
ent characteristics than saw blades. As a result,
saw must be fitted with special parts that are
furnished with saw .
When using a dado set, the following parts
must be substituted dado table insert (not in-
cluded).
IMPORTANT: Always use correct insert.
When using the dado set, use caution. Use
feather boards and push sticks as applicable.
WARNING: Always immediately replace
the standard blade, guard and blade insert
when you are finished dadoing.
FREEHAND
Freehand is a very dangerous operation of
making a cut without using the miter gauge
or rip fence. Freehand cuts must never be per-
formed on a Table Saw.
CUTTING OVERSIZED WORKPIECES
When cutting long workpieces or large panels,
always support workpiece that is not on table.
Use adjustable roller stand or make simple sup-
port by clamping a piece of plywood to saw
horse. Add facings to miter gauge or rip fence
as needed.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow facings to inter-
fere with operation of blade guard.
DUST COLLECTING
• Saw is fitted with a 4" male exhaust port.
• Before starting saw, see that all adjustments
are properly made and guards in place. With
power disconnected, turn pulley by hand to
make sure everything is correct before con-
necting power and starting saw.
BLADE SELECTION
Blade selection is based on type of material be-
ing cut and how it will be cut. There are three
general types of saw blades: rip saw blades
cut with grain of wood, cut-off saw blades cut
across grain, and combination saw blades cut
with grain, across grain and any angle to grain.
Blades vary in many aspects. When selecting
a blade, the following blade characteristics
should match up with operation to be per-
E N G L I S H •
formed and type of material to be cut: type
of steel; quality of steel; tooth style; tooth set;
carbide tipped; grind; number of teeth and
size.
IMPORTANT: Your saw is only as accurate
and efficient as blade or cutting tool used.
First, be certain to use the appropriate type
of cutting tool for the operation to be per-
formed. Second, it is strongly recommended
that high-quality blades and cutting tools be
used. Be certain blades and cutting tools are
kept sharp and in good working order. Check
blades periodically and replace or sharpen if
necessary.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Do not attempt under any
circumstances, to service, repair, dismantle, or
disassemble any mechanical or electrical com-
ponents without physically disconnecting all
power sources.
CLEANING
• Clean off any preservative on bright (ma-
chined ) parts with appropriate solvent (min-
eral spirits). Avoid getting cleaning fluid on
any rubber parts as they tend to deteriorate
rubber.
• Use soap and soft water on rubber and plastic
parts.
• After cleaning, lubricate unpainted surfaces
with a light application of medium consistency
machine oil. This lubrication should be repeat-
ed at least once every six months.
NOTE: Instead of oil, a good quality paste wax
can be applied to rip fence and table surface.
Paste wax will enhance movement of work-
pieces. In addition to providing lubrication,
paste wax will help prevent rusting.
• Keep your machine and your workshop clean.
Do not allow sawdust to accumulate on saw or
inside cabinet.
Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust
that may accumulate within cabinet.
• Be certain motor and internal mechanisms
are clean and are frequently vacuumed or
blown free of any dirt.
LUBRICATION
All bearings on the arbor are shielded ball
bearings. These bearings are permanently lu-
bricated at the factory.
• As needed, clean the grease off the rack and
worm gears of height and tilt mechanism. Lu-
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