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ADJUSTMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT
(FIG. M)
1.
Make sure that the miter gauge will slide freely through
both table grooves.
2.
Loosen the lock knob (1). Set the pointer (2) to the 90 °
mark on the scale.
3.
Make a 90 ° cut in a piece of scrap wood. Check cut
piece to see if it was cut at 90 °. If it is not, continue to
adjust the miter gauge body (3) until the wood piece
is cut at 90 °. Refer to OPERATION section for cutting
instructions.
Fig. M
II
90°
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RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT
(FIG. N)
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure
the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is
not connected to the power source outlet.
t.
The fence (1) is moved by lifting up on the handle (2)
and sliding the fence to the desired location. Pushing
down on the handle locks the fence in position.
2.
Position the fence on the right side of the table, and
along one edge of the miter gauge grooves.
3.
Lock the fence handle. The fence should be parallel
with the miter gauge groove.
4.
If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to
the groove, do the following:
° Loosen the two screws (3) and lift up on the handle (2).
- Hold the fence bracket (4) firmly against the front
of the saw table. Move the far end of the fence
until it is parallel with the miter gauge groove.
* Tighten both screws and push the handle to lock.
5,
If fence is loose when the handle is in the locked
(downward) position, do the following:
o Move the handle (2) upward and turn the adjusting
screw (5) clockwise until the rear clamp is snug.
Do not turn the adjusting screw more than 1/4
turn at a time.
- Over4ightening
the adjusting screw will cause
the fence to come out of alignment.
Fig. N
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RIP FENCE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT
(FIG. N)
1.
The rip fence indicator (6) points to the
measurement scale (8). The scale shows the
distance from the side of the fence to the nearest
side of the blade.
2.
Measure the actual distance with a rule. If there is a
difference between the measurement and the
indicator, adjust the indicator (6).
3.
Loosen the screw (7) and slide the indicator to the
correct measurement
on the scale. Tighten screw
and remeasure with the rule.
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the
switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not
connected to the power source outlet.
ADJUSTING THE 90 ° AND 45 ° POSITIVE STOPS
(FIG. O, P)
Your saw has )ositive stops that will quickIy position the
saw blade at 90 ° or 45 ° to the table, These stops were
set at the factory. Make adjustments only if necessary.
90 ° Stop
1.
Disconnect the saw from the power source.
2.
Turn the blade elevation handwheel and raise the
blade to the maximum elevation.
3.
Loosen the blade bevel lock knob and move the
blade to the maximum vertical position. Tighten the
lock knob.
4.
Place a combination square on the table and
against the blade (t) to determine if the blade
is 90 ° to the table. (FIG. O)
5.
If the blade is not 90° to the table, loosen the two
set screws (4), located on the bottom of the table saw,
(FIG. P) with the hex key, and back off the collar (5).
6.
Loosen the bevel lock knob. Turn the blade tilting
handwheel to move the blade until it is 90 ° to the
table.
7.
Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3)
when the blade is 90 ° to the table. Tighten the
two set screws (4).
Fig. 0
90 °
45 °
1
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45 ° Stop
1. With the blade in the upright 90° position, loosen the
bevel lock knob. Turn the blade tilting handwheel and
move the blade to the 45 ° position as far as it will go.
2.
Place the combination square on the table as shown
in (FIG. O) to check if the blade is 45 ° to the table,
3.
If the blade is not 45 ° to the table, loosen the two set
screws (4) located under the table saw (FIG, P) with
a 3 mm hex key, and back off the collar (5).
4.
Loosen the bevel lock knob; turn the tilting
handwheel to move the blade until it is 45 ° to the
table.
5.
Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3)
when the blade is 45 °, Tighten set screws (4).
BLADE TILT POINTER
1.
When the blade is 3ositioned at 90 °, adjust the
blade tilt pointer to read 0° on the scale.
2.
Loosen the holding screw, position pointer over 0 °
and tighten screw.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood prior to making
critical cuts. Measure for exactness.
Fig. P
345
BLADE
PARALLEL
TO MITER
GAUGE
GROOVE
(FIG. Q, R)
This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should
be rechecked and adjusted if necessary.
To prevent personal injury:
-
Always disconnect plug from the power source when
making any adjustments.
This adjustment must be correct or kickback could
result and accurate cuts cannot be made.
Initial adjustment
(FIG. Q)
I.
Remove the yellow switch key and unplug
the saw.
2.
Move the blade guard out of the way.
3.
Raise the blade to the highest position and set at
the 0° angle (90° straight up).
4.
Select and mark, with a felt tip marker, a blade
tooth having a "right set".
5.
Place the combination square base (1) into the
right side miter gauge groove (2). (FIG, Q)
6.
Adjust the rule so it touches the front marked tooth
and lock the ruler so it holds its position in the
square assembly.
7.
Rotate the blade bringing the marked tooth to the
rear and about 1/2 inch above the table,
8.
Carefully slide the combination square to the rear
until the ruler touches the marked tooth.
9.
If the ruler touches the marked tooth at the front and
rear positions, no adjustment is needed at this time.
If not, perform adjustment procedure described in
next section.
Fig, Q
J
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