Figure
26=5
Figure 26-5, shows a typical dado operation using the
miter gauge.
• NEVER use the dado head in a bevel position.
• ALWAYS install blade guard and splitter assembly
after dado operation is completed.
MOLDING
HEAD CUTTER
Molding is cutting a shape on the edge or face of the
workpiece.
Cutting moldings with a molding cutterhead
(not included) on the circular saw is a fast, safe and
clean operation.
The many different knife shapes avail-
able make it possible for the operator to produce almost
any kind of molding, such as various styles of corner
moulds, picture frames, table edges, etc.
A
Figure
27=1
B
• The blade guard and splitter assembly cannot be
used when dadoing or molding and must be swung to
the rear of the saw. Blade guard must be reassem-
bled when finished.
Figure
27=2
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Figure 27-2 shows the molding cutterhead is assembled
to the saw arbor as shown.
If the outside arbor flange (D) cannot be used with the
molding cutterhead, tighten the arbor nut (E) against
the cutterhead body. Do not lose the outside arbor
flange, for it will be needed when reattaching a blade to
the saw arbor. Also, an accessory molding cutterhead
table insert (F) (not included) must be used in place of
the standard table insert. See figure 27-2.
Figure
27=3
G
C
The molding head consists of a cutterhead (A) in which
you can mount various shapes of steel knives (B).
Each of the three knives in a set is fitted into a groove
in the cutterhead and securely clamped with a screw.
The knife grooves (C) should be kept free of sawdust,
which would prevent the cutter from seating properly.
See figure 27-1.
It is necessary when using the molding cutterhead to
add a wood facing (G) to the face of the rip fence (H).
The wood facing is attached to the fence with fasteners.
A 3/4-inch facing is suitable for most work although an
occasional job may require 1-inch facing.
See figure
27-3.
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