Grizzly G1023RLX Owner's Manual page 67

5.
The spreader/riving knife should be parallel
with the blade along its length at both posi-
tions and should be in the "Alignment Zone,"
as shown in Figure 111.
Spreader or
Riving Knife
Blade
Figure 111. Spreader/riving knife alignment
zone.
— If the spreader/riving knife is not parallel
with the blade or is not inside the alignment
zone, then it needs to be adjusted. Proceed
to Adjusting Alignment instructions.
— If the spreader/riving knife is not parallel
with the blade at either the top or bottom,
it may be bent. Remove the spreader/riv-
ing knife and place it on a flat surface and
check to see if the spreader/riving knife
lays evenly along its length. If the spreader/
riving knife does not lay evenly, proceed to
Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife
on Page 66.
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/11)
Alignment
Zone
Straightedge
Adjusting Alignment
The spreader/riving knife mounts to a block that
can be repositioned to correctly align the spread-
er/riving knife to the blade. The mounting block
adjusts by turning the set screws in each corner
of the block.
Figure 112 shows the set screws associated with
controlling the mounting block position.
Mounting Block
Top Control
Cap
Screw
Bottom Control
Figure 112. Set screws for adjusting spreader/
riving knife position.
Possible Tools Needed
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
Hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1
To adjust the spreader/riving knife position:
1.
DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2.
Remove the table insert.
3. Loosen the quick release lever shown in
Figure 113.
Figure 113. Quick release lever.
Qty
Quick Release
Lever
Cap
Screws
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