Woodstock Shop Fox W1888 Owner's Manual page 40

Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
5. Install new blade, flange, and arbor nut on arbor
(see Figure.46), with upper teeth facing front of
saw. Ensure the tapered edge of the flange faces the
arbor nut and the recess faces away from the arbor
nut (see Figure.47). The arbor nut should be flush
with the outer surface of the flange.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you install the components
in the correct orientation or the saw blade will not
be properly secured!
6. Secure blade with arbor lock, then tighten flange
and arbor nut against blade with arbor wrench. DO
NOT overtighten.
7. Install table insert (see Page.76) and blade guard
(see Page.38) or riving knife (see Page.41).
Flange
and Arbor
Nut
Blade
Front of
Table Saw
Surfaces Flush
Figure 46. Blade order of installation and
teeth facing correct direction.
Arbor Nut
Flange
Arbor Nut
Flange
Figure 47. Flange and arbor nut joined.
Flange
-37-
(Front of
Table Saw)
Arbor
Flange
Arbor Nut
Tapered Edge
Recess
Tapered Edge
Recess
Flange
Arbor Nut
Threads
Arbor Nut
Threads
Front of
Table Saw
Front of
Table Saw