Ryobi BT3100-1 - Manual (Page 32)

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OPERATION
TO MAKE DADO CUTS
A dado is a non-through cut and typically refers to a channel
cut, both with the grain and across the grain. (The Ryobi part
number for the 6 in. dado set is 4650306.)
„ Unplug your saw.
WARNING:
Unplug the saw to avoid possible injury.
„ Remove the blade guard assembly. See page 25.
„ Retighten the two hex nuts on base assembly.
„ Remove the blade.
„ Remove the appropriate spacers on the blade arbor to get
the correct width for the dado blade.
„ Reinstall the inner blade washer.
„ Mount the dado blade, using the instructions with the dado
set.
„ Reinstall the outer blade washer and arbor nut.
„ Make sure the arbor nut is fully engaged and the arbor
extends at least one full thread past a securely tightened
arbor nut.
„ When mounting dado blades, make sure both the inner
blade washer and outer blade washer are used.
„ Replace the throat plate with optional Dado Throat Plate
(4070331). When ordering parts, always give the model
number. Call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
WARNING:
Always put all spacers in proper location when changing
back to saw blade. Failure to do so may result in possible
injury and damage to the tool.
WARNING:
Always use push blocks, push sticks, or featherboards
when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.
WARNING:
All blades must be rated for at least 5,500 RPM to prevent
possible injury or damage to the tool.