Adjusting The Elevation Gearing - SawStop PCS31230 Owner's Manual

Making Adjustments to Your Saw

Adjusting the Elevation Gearing

Elevation Worm Adjustment
The position of the worm at the end of the elevation handwheel shaft can be adjusted if necessary so that the
worm meshes properly with the worm gear. This is accomplished by adjusting the set screw on the lower back
of the rear trunnion (see Fig. 136).
First tilt the blade 20-30 degrees and open
the rear access panel. Loosen the four bolts
that mount the two brackets on the back of
the rear trunnion by turning each bolt about
one-quarter turn using a 5 mm hex key
(see Fig. 136).
Use a 4 mm hex key to turn the set screw
clockwise to move the position of the worm
gear closer to the worm. Tighten the four
bolts on the brackets and turn the elevation
handwheel through its full range of motion.
If the there is extra play when turning the
handwheel, tighten the set screw farther, but
if the handwheel binds or is diffi cult to turn
then the set screw should be loosened.
Elevation Threaded Rod Adjustment
The thread engagement between the threaded rod and the pinion gear can be adjusted if necessary so that
the elevation plate moves up and down smoothly without binding. This is accomplished by adjusting the two
set screws (see Fig. 137) that contact the front of the threaded rod. This changes the position of the threaded
rod with regard to the pinion gear allowing the gears to mesh properly.
To make the adjustment, fi rst remove
the motor cover to gain access to the set
screws. Using a 13 mm wrench, loosen the
two bolts that mount the threaded rod to the
side of the elevation plate (see Fig. 137).
Next, use a 3 mm hex key to turn each
of the set screws clockwise to move the
threaded rod closer to the pinion gear.
Make sure to turn each set screw the same
amount. Tighten the two bolts that mount
the threaded rod to the elevation plate and
turn the elevation handwheel through its
full range of motion. If there is extra play
when turning the handwheel, tighten the set
screws farther, but if the handwheel binds
or is diffi cult to turn then the set screws
should be loosened.
WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug
the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw.
set screw
worm gear
loosen these
pinion gear
worm
loosen these four bolts
Fig. 136
bolts
threaded
rod
Fig. 137
SawStop 10" Professional Cabinet Saw
set
screws
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