Adjusting 45 And 90 Positive Stops - Axminster TSCE-12R Manual

Adjusting 45 and 90 Positive Stops

The stops have been adjusted at the factory. After
a period of use, or, after moving the saw to another
location, the stops may no longer be set properly.
To check and adjust the stops:
Tools: 12mm wrench, combination square
1. Disconnect saw from power source.
2. Raise the saw blade to its maximum height
using the handwheel.
3. Set the blade at 90 degrees to the table by
turning the blade tilting handwheel clockwise
as far as it will go.
4. Place a combination square on the table
against the blade and check to see that the
blade is at a 90 angle to the table, Figure 19.
Make sure square is not touching a blade
tooth.
5. If blade is not at 90 degrees, open the motor
cover door, loosen lock nut (A, Fig. 20) and
turn adjusting stop screw (B, Fig. 20) on the
front trunnion in, or out.
screw should stop against the front trunnion
bracket when the blade is 90 to the table.
6. Tighten the lock nut (A, Fig. 20).
7. Set the blade at 45 degrees to the table by
turning the blade tilting handwheel counter-
clockwise as far as it will go.
combination square on the table against the
blade. Make sure square is not touching a
blade tooth.
8. If the blade is not 45 degrees, remove the
raising and lowering handle. Loosen lock nut
(A, Fig. 21) and turn adjusting stop screw
(B, Fig. 21) on the front trunnion in, or out. The
adjusting stop screw should stop against the
front trunnion bracket when the blade is 45 to
the table.
9. Check the accuracy of the pointer (C, Fig. 21)
on the angle scale and adjust, if necessary.
Assembly and adjustment of the saw are now
complete. Make sure all fasteners are tight. The
saw may now be placed into operation.
The adjusting stop
Place a
15
Figure 19
B
A
90 Stop Adjustment
Figure 20
45 Stop Adjustment
A
B
Figure 21
C