Skil 3700 - Manual (Page 86)

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Dado Cutting
Instructions for operating the Dado blade set are contained in
booklet furnished with this accessory. See pages 5-7 for Table Saw
Specific Safety Rules before performing this application.
The recommended Dado blade set is listed under Accessories on
Page 110. Maximum dado width capacity for the 6" dado set is
1/2". When assembling dado set, do not use the outer blade
washer.
ALWAYS USE APPROPRIATE TABLE INSERT LISTED UNDER
ACCESSORIES.
Dado cuts should be made in the 90° position only. When using the
dado set it will be necessary to remove the Blade Guard and
Spreader. USE CAUTION.
1. When dado cutting across the width of the board, use miter
gauge to push the board.
2. When dado cutting the length of the board:
For edge of the board use set-up in Fig. 65.
For width of the board use set-up in Fig. 69.
ALWAYS REPLACE THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER
WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED DADO CUTTING.
Resawing
RESAWING is known as ripping a piece of wood through its
thickness. The Skil model 3700 table saw is capable of resawing
wood up to 6" wide by making two passes, one through each
thickness edge.
NOTE: To RESAW a piece of wood wider than 3" it will be
necessary to remove the blade guard … and use the AUXILIARY
FENCE (See “WORK HELPERS”).
Do not attempt to resaw BOWED or WARPED material.
Clamp the auxiliary fence 1 and the rip fence 3 to the table so that
the workpiece 3 will SLIDE EASILY but not TILT or MOVE
SIDEWAYS without BINDING between the two fences during the
cut (Fig. 70).
Do not clamp directly to the bottom edge of the table because the
“swivel” of the clamp will not grip properly. Place a small strip of
wood between the bottom edge of the table and the “C” clamp.
A wood spacer 4 placed between auxiliary fence and front rail will
help support when “C” clamping (Fig. 70).
For your own safety …
1. Do not “back up” (reverse feeding) while resawing because this
could cause a kickback.
2. Install blade guard immediately upon completion of the resawing
operation.
Special Cutting Techniques
This table saw is a highly versatile tool, capable of
performing a wide range of highly specialized cuts that
cannot be covered in this manual. Do not attempt to perform
cuts not covered in this manual unless you are thoroughly
familiar with procedures and fixturing.
See your local library for books on woodworking techniques,
such as: “The Complete Book of Stationary Power Tool
Techniques” by R.J. De Christoforo.
Note: See pages 5-7 for Table Saw Specific Safety Rules.
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“C” CLAMPS
SERRE-JOINTS EN C
ABRAZADERAS EN “C”
WORK
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
APOYO DE LA
PIEZA DE
TRABAJO
FIG. 69
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1
3
2
FIG. 65
FIG. 69
FIG. 70