Porter-Cable 10 IN. (254 MM) JOBSITE TABLE SAW Instruction Manual page 18

5. Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3)
when the blade is 45° to the table. Tighten the two
set screws.
Fig. V
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5
BLADE TILT POINTER
1. When the blade is positioned at 90°, adjust the blade
tilt pointer to read 0° on the scale.
2. Loosen the mounting screw, position pointer over
0° and tighten the screw.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood before making
critical cuts. Measure for exactness.
BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE
GROOVE (FIG. W, X)
WARNING
!
This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should
be rechecked and adjusted if necessary.
WARNING
!
To prevent personal injury:
• Always disconnect plug from the power source when
making any adjustments.
• This adjustment must be correct or accurate cuts
can not be made. Also inaccurate adjustment can
result in kickback and serious personal injury.
1. Remove the safety switch key and unplug the saw.
2. Remove the blade guard for this procedure but
reinstall and realign after adjustment.
3. Raise the blade to the highest position and set at
the 0° angle (90° straight up).
4. Select and mark, with a felt tip maker, a blade tooth
having a "right set" and rotate the blade so the
marked tooth is 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) above the table.
5. Place the combination square base (1) into the right
side miter gauge groove (2). (Fig. W)
6. Adjust the rule so it touches the front marked tooth
and lock ruler so it holds its position in the square
assembly.
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°
45
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°
90
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7. Rotate the blade bringing the marked tooth to the
rear and about 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) above the table.
8. Carefully slide the combination square to the rear
until the ruler touches the marked tooth.
9. If the ruler touches the marked tooth at the front and
rear position, no adjustment is needed at this time.
If not or the base of the rule is no longer parallel with
the edge of the miter gauge groove, perform
adjustment procedure described in next section.
Fig. W
ADDITIONAL BLADE ADJUSTMENTS (FIG. X)
NOTE: The adjusting mechanism is located above the
blade height adjusting hand wheel under the tabletop. If
the front and rear measurements are not the same.
If the blade is partial to right side:
1. Turn the left adjustment screw (2) counterclockwise
and adjust the right side adjustment screw (3)
clockwise.
2. Remeasure, as described in steps 4 to 9 in the prior
section.
3. When alignment is achieved, turn the left adjustment
screw (2) until it touches the pivot rod (4).
If the blade is partial to left side:
1. Turn the right adjustment screw (3) counterclockwise
and adjust the left side adjustment screw (2)
clockwise.
2. Remeasure, as described in steps 4 to 9 in the prior
section.
3. When alignment is achieved, turn the right
adjustment screw (3) until it touches the pivot rod (4).
Fig. X
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