Ryobi BTS16 - Manual (Page 33)

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OPERATION
Fig. 42
dado Cut
MAKING A DADO CUT
See Figure 42.
An optional dado throat plate (part number
0121010317 ) is
required for this procedure. Do not use blades rated less
than the speed of this tool. This saw is designed for use
with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 5/8 in.). Do not use
an adjustable dado on this saw.
NOTE: This saw cannot be used to make a bevel dado
cut.
 Unplug the saw.
 Remove the blade guard assembly, throat plate, and the
saw blade.
 Remove the inner blade washer and the spacer.
 Reinstall the inner blade washer.
 Mount the dado blade, using the blade and chippers
appropriate for the desired width of cut.
 Reinstall the 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.
 Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand
to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.
 Turn the power switch to the ON position.
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.
 Stand to the side of the wood as it contacts the blade to
reduce the chance of injury should kickback occur. Never
stand directly in the line of cut.
 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.
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.