Ryobi RTS20 - Manual (Page 35)

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OPERATION
Fig. 48
Fig. 49
MAKING A DADO CUT
See Figure 49.
An optional dado throat plate is required for this procedure
(see the Accessories section of this manual and check with
the retailer where the table saw was purchased). All blades
and dado sets must not be rated less than the speed of this
tool. This saw is designed for 5/8 in. dado cuts. With the
purchase of an optional dado throat plate, it can be used
with a 6 in. stack dado (up to width of 3/4 in.). Do not use
an adjustable dado or molding cutters on this saw.
WARNING:
Always use push blocks, push sticks, and/or featherboards
when making dado cuts to avoid the risk of serious injury.
 Unplug the saw.
 Remove the blade guard, anti-kickback pawls, throat
plate, and spreader/riving knife.
 Remove the blade nut, blade washer, saw blade, and
inner blade washer.
NOTE: Always store the blade washer and throat plate
in a secure location.
 Install the special blade washer included with the dado
throat plate (purchased separately).
 Mount the dado blade, according to manufacturer
instructions, using the blade and chippers appropriate
for the desired width of cut.
 Reinstall the blade nut.
NOTE: The blade washer may be used provided the arbor
shaft extends slightly beyond the arbor nut.
 Make sure the blade nut is fully engaged and the arbor
extends past a securely tightened blade nut.
 Place release lever in locked position.
 Install the dado throat plate and rotate the blade by hand
to make sure it turns freely then lower the blade.
 Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either
the rip fence or miter gauge.
 Turn the saw on.
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 or miter gauge and hold firmly
against the saw table.
 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.
NON-THROUGH CUT
BLADE GUARD
REMOVED
PUSH
STICK
DADO CUT
Once all dado cuts are completed:

Unplug your saw.
 Reinstall the spreader/riving knife in the “up” position
then install the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.