SawStop JSS Service Procedure

Adjusting guard clamp

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Service Procedure SP-JSS-190522-001

Adjusting JSS Guard Clamp

Tools & Supplies Required for This Procedure:

• 4mm Allen wrench

• 13mm combination wrench

Background: It sometimes becomes necessary to adjust the alignment of the JSS guard clamp to the

blade, or to adjust the clamping force. The clamp works on the same principles at the other SawStop

saws; the red clamping handle operates a cam that pushes the pressure plate sideways to clamp the

riving knife or splitter into place. This procedure discusses the steps needed to align the splitter with the

saw blade, and to adjust the clamping force.

(Before starting, please read instructions all the way through to ensure complete understanding)

(Table Layout: Sample Text follows)

Adjusting these screws moves the position of the guard

clamp in and out to align with the saw blade.

1. Slide the steel straightedge against the left side of the

blade plate, making sure it runs between the carbide

tips and rides flat against the blade with no air gaps.

2. Ideally, the straightedge should also run flat against

the left side of the riving knife, with no gaps. If so,

you're done – no alignment is needed.

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Page 1 Background: It sometimes becomes necessary to adjust the alignment of the JSS guard clamp to the blade, or to adjust the clamping force. The clamp works on the same principles at the other SawStop saws; the red clamping handle operates a cam that pushes the pressure plate sideways to clamp the riving knife or splitter into place.
Page 2 To avoid damaging the clamp from excessive force, adjust in SMALL increments (1 or at most 2 detents.) Questions? Contact the SawStop Customer Support Center with any questions or suggestions: Call: (503) 582-9934 Email: service@sawstop.com Page 2 of 2...