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Table Tilt Calibration
When properly adjusted, the positive stop bolt
enables the table to be quickly returned perpen-
dicular to the blade.
To tilt the table to the left, the positive stop bolt
(see Figure 34) must be lowered, then re-adjust-
ed after the table is returned to 0°.
Jam Nut
Figure 34. Positive stop bolt set so table is 90°
to the blade (viewed from behind the table).
Tools Needed
Wrench 13mm ................................................... 1
Phillips Screwdriver #2 ...................................... 1
Machinist's Square ............................................ 1
To set the positive stop so the table is 90˚ to
the blade:
1.
Make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as
described in Tensioning Blade on Page 25.
2.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
3.
Loosen the two table lock knobs that secure
the table to the trunnions.
4.
Loosen the jam nut that locks the positive
stop bolt in place.
Model G0555LX (Mfd. Since 1/14)
5.
Figure 35. Using a square to adjust the table
Positive
Stop Bolt
6.
7.
8.
Qty
Figure 36. Location of the table tilt scale.
9.
Completely raise the upper blade guide
assembly, then place the machinist's square
flat on the table and against the side of the
blade, as illustrated in Figure 35.
Jam Nut
Positive
Stop
perpendicular to the side of the blade.
Raise or lower the positive stop bolt until the
table is perpendicular to the side of the blade,
then re-tighten the jam nut (see Figure 34)
against the casting to secure the setting.
Rest the table on the positive stop bolt, then
re-tighten the table lock knobs.
Observe the position of the table tilt pointer
on the tilt scale located underneath the front
of the table (see Figure 36).
Tilt Scale
Loosen the Phillips head screw securing the
pointer, adjust the pointer to 0°, then retighten
the Phillips head screw.
Square
Table
Pointer
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