Adjusting Miter Slot Parallelism - Craftex CX Series User Manual

6. Re-tighten the cap screws to secure
the settings. Re-check the setting
after tightening.
NOTICE
When changing the blade or adjusting the
blade tension or tracking, the support and
guide bearings must be re-adjusted before
resuming operation to ensure proper blade
support.
Aligning Table
Table alignment is another critical step to
ensure cutting accuracy. The table needs to
be aligned so the miter slot is parallel to the
blade.
Required Tools:
Precision Straightedge
Precision Ruler
6mm Hex Wrench

Adjusting Miter Slot Parallelism

1. Make sure the blade is tracking
properly
2. DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM
POWER
3. Place the straightedge along the
blade so it barely touches the front
and back of the blade without
crossing a tooth
4. Measure the distance between the
straightedge and the miter slot as in.
The distance should be the same at
the front and the back of the table.
 If the distances at front &
back are the same, no
adjustment is necessary
 If the distances are not
equal,
adjustment, then go to STEP
5.
5. Loosen the trunnion cap screws that
secure the table (Figure U).
Figure U
6. Adjust the table until the distance
between
straightedge are equal at the front
and back of the table.
7. Taking care not to move the table,
retighten the trunnion cap screws,
then repeat STEP 4 to verify
adjustment.
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it will require
the miter slot and