Shop fox W1837 Owner's Manual page 70

Adjusting.Alignment
The spreader/riving knife mounting position can be
adjusted into alignment with the blade using the cap
screws on the spreader/riving knife "L" bracket.
Possible.Tools.Needed.
Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1
To adjust spreader/riving knife position, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2.. Remove table insert, but leave Phillips head screws
mounted in table throat.
. Note: Table insert is held in place by a magnet.
3. Loosen two cap screws on the "L" bracket (see
Figure.110), then slide spreader/riving knife as
needed to move it into alignment with blade.
4. Follow Checking.Alignment,.Steps.1–3 on Page.67.
— If spreader/riving knife is in alignment zone, no
additional steps are necessary.
— If spreader/riving knife is still not in alignment
zone, continue adjusting position of "L" bracket as
necessary to correctly align spreader/riving knife.
5. Tighten two cap screws on mounting block to secure
spreader/riving knife adjustment.
6. Replace table insert (refer to.Page.71).
Adjusting.Bent.Spreader/Riving.Knife
1.. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2. Bend spreader/riving knife by hand while installed,
then follow Steps.1–3 in Checking.Alignment to
determine if it is parallel with blade and inside
"Alignment Zone" (refer to Checking.Alignment on
Page.67).
— If this does not work, remove spreader/riving knife
to straighten.
— If you cannot straighten spreader/riving knife prop-
erly, replace it.
Model W1837 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/15)
Qty
Figure.110..Cap screws for adjusting
spreader/riving knife position.
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"L" Bracket
Cap
Screws