Checking Blade Alignment; Adjusting Blade Alignment - Craftsman 22124 - Professional 10 in. Table Saw Owner's Manual

Figure 17=1
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1. Raise the saw blade to its highest point.
2. Place a combination square (A) on the saw table
with one edge (B) of the square against the left
miter slot (C). See figure 17A-1.
3. Adjust the square so the rule (D) just touches the
saw blade about 1 inch in from the outer diameter.
Make sure the rule is not touching any of the
carbide tips of the saw blade.
4. Lock the rule in this position.
5. This dimension should be around 5-1/2 inch, plus or
minus 3/32 of an inch.
Fig. 17A-2
2. Check that the bevel arrow (A) is pointing to the
zero degree mark on the bevel scale (B) located on
the front of the cabinet. See figure 17-1.
3. To adjust arrow, loosen the Philips head screw (C)
and reposition the bevel arrow and tighten screw.
See figure 17-1.
CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT
Blade heel is the alignment of the blade to the miter
slots. This means when the blade is not parallel to the
miter slots, it is heeling. The blade is set parallel at the
factory and should not need any adjustments. You can
check this by using a dial indicator (not included) or a
combination square (not included). It is recommended
to check the alignment before initial operation as
follows:
MAKE CERTAIN the table saw is disconnected from
the power source.
Fig. 17A-1
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6. Rotate the saw blade back so that you take the
measurement from the same spot on the saw
blade. See figure 17A-2.
7. Take a reading at the rear of the blade (E) with the
combination square. If there is a difference of more
than four pieces of standard printer paper between
the rule and the blade, then adjustment will have to
be made.
8.
If an adjustment is necessary, see "ADJUSTING
BLADE ALIGNMENT."
ADJUSTING BLADE ALIGNMENT
Blade alignment is factory set and should not need
adjustment. All saw blades have some runout.
Therefore, readjusting the blade alignment should only
be attempted if it becomes necessary (see checking
blade alignment).
MAKE CERTAIN the table saw is disconnected from
the power source.
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