Steel City 45960C User Manual page 24

Fig. 26
8. Using a combination square (C), make sure that the
blade is at 45 degrees.
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.
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:
Fig. 27
SEE FIG 26
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 27.
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.
Fig. 28
6. Rotate the saw blade back so that you take the
measurement from the same spot on the saw blade.
SEE FIG 28
7. Take a reading at the rear of the blade (E) with the
combination square. If there is a difference of more
than. 01 in between the rule and the blade, then an
adjustment will have to be made.
ADJUSTING BLADE ALIGNMENT
NOTICE: 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")
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