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2.
Set miter gauge at 90º to blade (0º setting on
scale) by loosening lock handle (H, Figure 8-2),
then pulling out spring-loaded knob (J) and
turning body (K) until 0º is indicated on scale.
3.
Measure accuracy of miter gauge against slot
with a square.
If adjustment is needed:
4.
Adjust body (K) until it is square (90º) to miter
slot.
5.
Tighten lock handle (H).
6.
Verify that scale indicator (L) reads 0º. If it does
not, loosen screw (P) and adjust indicator (L)
until it reads 0º. Retighten screw (P).
7.
If the above procedure does not satisfactorily
align the miter gauge, loosen two screws (R,
Figure 8-3) beneath mounting block and shift
block as needed. Retighten screws when
finished.
Figure 8-3
NOTE: The miter gauge bar has two slots with set
screws (S, Figure 8-2). Adjust these set screws to
eliminate any play between bar and miter slot.
8.6 Blade tilt stop adjustment
The stops for 90°, 45° blade tilt, and elevation
settings have all been factory set, and should
require no immediate adjustment. The settings
should be confirmed by the operator, however, and
especially if cuts become inaccurate. Both tilt stops
are located on the trunnion.
8.6.1 Tilt stop 90°
1.
Disconnect machine from power source.
2.
Make sure table insert has been leveled with
table surface (sect. 6.8).
3.
Raise blade to highest position, and place a
square on table and against blade (Figure 8-4).
Make sure that a blade tooth does not obstruct
the actual reading.
4.
Tilt blade with handwheel until square and
blade are flush.
5.
If adjustment is required, loosen nut on 90° stop
screw (Figure 8-5) with 13mm wrench, and turn
screw to proper height. Verify setting and
retighten nut against trunnion.
6.
Check pointer position on scale (Figure 8-5). If
needed, loosen screw and adjust pointer to
zero. Retighten screw.
Figure 8-5: blade stops
8.6.2 Tilt stop 45°
Follow same procedure as above, but with blade
tilted at 45°, as shown in Figure 8-6.
Adjust 45° stop shown in Figure 8-5. Confirm
setting, then retighten nut.
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Figure 8-4
Figure 8-6
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