10 table saw - Grizzly Industrial Inc.

Dado OperationsIn addition to its ability to rip and crosscut lumber,the table saw is also an invaluable tool for creatinga variety of dadoes. These non-through cutscan be created with a regular saw blade or with aspecially-designed dado blades shown in Figure57.Always use push sticks, featherboards,push paddles and other safety accessorieswhenever possible to increase safety andcontrol during operations which require theblade guard and splitter to be removed fromthe saw. ALWAYS replace the blade guardafter dadoing is complete.Proper dado operations will differ depending onthe blade system you choose. Consult theinstructions included with your dado blades fordirections regarding attachment and adjustment.To use a dado blade:1. Ensure that the saw is switched off and disconnectedfrom its power source.2. Remove the table insert, splitter guard, regularsaw blade.Figure 57. Optional dado blade system.3. Attach and adjust the dado blade system asrecommended in the dado blade’s instructions.4. Install the dado table insert.Never allow hands or arms to be above orbehind the saw blade. Should kickbackoccur, the hands and arms can be pulledinto the saw blade. Serious injury willresult.Never perform a through cut operation witha dado blade. A dado blade was designed tomake non-through cuts only. Failure to followthese directions could result in seriousinjury will result.5. Raise the blade system up to the desireddepth of the dado. Make sure the dado bladewill not cut through the work piece.6. If dadoing along the length of your workpiece,adjust the distance between the fenceand the inside edge of the blade to suit yourneeds. When cutting across the wood grain,use the miter gauge as a guide while dadoing.Remember: Never use the fence as astop in conjunction with your miter gauge.7. Reconnect the saw to the power source.Dado operations present very real hazardsrequiring proper procedures to avoid seriousinjury. The chance of kickback isalways greater when dado blades are usedso extra precautions must be used. Anymovement of the stock away from the fencewill cause kickback. Be certain that stock isflat and straight. Failure to follow thesewarnings could result in serious personalinjury.8. Using a scrap as a test piece, switch on thesaw and take a pass over the dado blade.9. If the cut is satisfactory, repeat with your finishstock.10. Re-install the blade guard.G1022 Series Contractor Saws -39-