Operation – Ryobi RTS30 User Manual

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OPERATION

NON-THROUGH CUT

BLADE

GUARD

REMOVED

PUSH

STICK

Fig. 47

DADO CUT

Fig. 48

MAKING A DADO CUT

See Figure 48.
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 feather-
boards 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, and saw blade.

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 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 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.

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.

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