Section 12 Operations - Steel City 35600 User Manual

Fig. 18
C
8. Using a combination square (C), make sure that the
blade is at 45 degrees. SEE FIG. 18.
9. With the blade at 45 degrees, tighten the bevel
handwheel lock knob to keep the blade from further
tilting.
10. Turn the set screw clockwise until it comes in
contact with the positive stop.
BEVEL ARROW ADJUSTMENT
1. Make certain that the blade is at 90-degrees to
the table surface with a combination square.
Fig. 19
2. Check that the bevel arrow is pointing to the zero
degree mark on the bevel scale located on the
front of the cabinet. SEE FIG. 19.
3. To adjust arrow, loosen the Philips head screw (A),
and reposition the bevel arrow and tighten screw.
A
CHECKING BLADE ALIGNMENT
Blade heel is the misalignment of the blade to the miter
slots. This means that the blade is not parallel to the
miter slots. 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:
WARNING
!
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT-
ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
Fig. 20
C
B
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 FIG. 20.
3. Adjust the square so the rule (D) just touches the
saw blade. Make sure the rule is not touching any
of the carbide tips of the saw blade.
4. Lock the rule in this position.
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D
A