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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.Q, Q-l, R)
Your saw has positive stops that will quickly position the
saw blade at 90 ° to the table. 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 handle (2) and move the
blade to the maximum vertical position. Tighten the
lock handle (2).
4.
Place a combination square on the table and against
the blade (1) to determine if the blade is 90 ° to the
table. (Fig. Q-l)
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. R) with the hex key, and back off the collar..
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).
45 ° Stop
1.
Fig. Q-1
90 °
45 °
1
With the blade in the upright 90 ° position, loosen the
bevel lock knob 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.Q-I) to check if the blade is 45 ° to the table.
3.
If the blade is not 45 ° to the table, adjust the screw (4)
(Fig. R) with a screw driver until the blade is 45 ° to the
table.
4.
Tighten the bevel lock handle.
5.
Tighten the screw (4) until resistance is felt. Do not
overtighten.
BLADE TILT POINTER
1. When the blade is positioned at 90 °, adjust the blade
tilt pointer to read 0 ° on the scale.
2. Loosen the holding screw, position pointer over 0° and
tighten the screw.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood before making
critical cuts. Measure for exactness.
Fig. R
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BLADE PARALLEL
TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE
(FIG. R, S)
This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should be
rechecked and ac usted 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 in a serious injury and accurate cuts can not
be made.
1. 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 maker, a blade tooth
having a "right set".
5. Place the combination square base (1) into the right
side miter gauge groove (2). (Fig. Q-l)
6. Adjust the rule so it touches the front marked tooth and
lock 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 blade.
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 position, no adjustment is needed at this time. If
not, perform adjustment procedure described in next
section.
Fig. S
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