Porter-Cable 10 IN. (254 MM) JOBSITE TABLE SAW Instruction Manual page 19

INSTALLING THE RIVING KNIFE (FIG. Y)
1. Remove the table insert.
2. With the blade elevation handwheel, raise the blade
arbor to the maximum height.
3. Loosen the riving knife lock knob (1). (minimum of
three turns)
4. To disengage riving knife lock pin, push lock knob in
as indicated by the arrows on the knob.
5. Insert the riving knife (2) into the space (3).
6. Slide the riving knife down completely and release
knob. The lock pin should snap into place.
7. Tighten the riving knife lock knob.
WARNING
!
Before connecting the table saw to the power source
or operating the saw, always inspect the blade guard
assembly and riving knife for proper alignment and
clearance with saw blade. Check alignment after each
change of bevel angle.
NOTE: DO NOT operate saw if riving knife is not locked
in the thru-cut or non thru-cut position hole.
Fig. Y
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ALIGNING THE RIVING KNIFE TO BLADE
(FIG Z, AA)
WARNING
!
• To avoid injury from an accidental start, make
sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is disconnected from the power source
outlet.
Never operate this tool without the riving knife in
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the correct position.
• Never operate this tool without the blade guard in
place for all through sawing operations.
• This adjustment was made at the factory, but it
should be rechecked and adjusted if necessary.
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1. Remove the table insert and raise the blade to the
maximum height by turning the blade elevation
handwheel clockwise.
2. Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawl
assembly.
3. Adjust the blade to the 0° vertical position by unlocking
the blade tilting lock handle and turning the bevel
tilting handwheel counterclockwise, and then lock into
position.
4. To see if the blade (1) and riving knife (2) are
correctly aligned, lay a combination square (3) along
the side of the blade and against the riving knife
(making sure the square is between the teeth of the
blade).
5. Tilt the blade to the 45° position and check the
alignment again.
Fig. Z
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6. If the blade and riving knife are not correctly aligned,
adjustment is needed.
7. Loosen the two larger lock screws (4). (Fig. AA)
8. Locate the four small set screws (5) adjacent to the
riving knife lock knob(6). Adjust the small set screws
to move the riving knife according to the position
noted in step 4. Lay the combination square on the
opposite side of the blade and repeat adjustment as
needed. (Fig. AA)
9. Lightly tighten the two larger lock screws.
10. Place a square flat against the riving knife to verify
riving knife is vertical and in line with the blade.
11. If needed, use the set screws to bring the riving knife
vertical with the square.
12. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to verify position of riving knife.
13. Fully tighten the two larger lock screws.
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