To Remove A Saw Blade; Install And Adjust Riving Knife; Select A Riving Knife; Removal / Installation - General International 50-275R Setup & Operation Manual

10" - 3 hp cabinet saw

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3. With the blade raised to maximum height, re-install

the flange and arbor nut, then press on the arbor

lock button E so the blade & arbor won't turn as you

tighten the arbor nut clockwise (toward the rear of

the saw) F with the supplied arbor wrench G.

BEFORE TURNING ON THE SAW, MAKE SURE THE ARBOR LOCK IS DISENGAGED (POPS UP) BY TURNING THE BLADE A

FRACTION TO UNLOCK. TURN THE BLADE BY HAND ONE FULL ROTATION TO MAKE SURE THE ARBOR/BLADE TURNS

FREELY.

Note: When tightening the arbor nut, take care not to over tighten as this will make it very difficult to remove

later. Because the rotation of the blade runs counter to the direction of the threads on the nut, the blade is essen-

tially tightening itself to the nut whenever the saw is running. Though there are no hard and fast rules for how

much torque is required, the arbor nut should be always tightened hand-tight and just slightly beyond "snug".

INSTALL AND ADJUST RIVING KNIFE

SELECT A RIVING KNIFE

Two riving knives are provided:

- A combination riving style splitter and blade guard with

anti-kickback pawls A;

- A European style riving knife without blade guard B.

The riving knife must always be used with a blade guard.

If you already own an independently attached blade-

guard such as our Excalibur 50-EXBC10, use the riving knife

B. If you do not already own a blade guard, use the split-

ter/blade guard assembly A.

THE BLADE MUST NEVER REMAIN EXPOSED WHEN USING THE SAW. TO PREVENT THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES,

ALWAYS COVER THE BLADE WITH A BLADE GUARD.

REMOVAL / INSTALLATION

ALWAYS TURN OFF AND UNPLUG THE SAW BEFORE REMOVING / INSTALLING A RIVING KNIFE.

1. Set the blade to 90º and raise it to its highest position.

(Refer to "Blade height and tilt adjustment" instructions

on page 17 if needed).

2. Remove the table insert.

3. If already installed, remove the splitter or riving knife

by loosening the locking lever A and pulling the split-

ter or riving knife up out of its mounting bracket.

4. To install: Fit the bottom end of the splitter or riving knife

into the slot in the mounting bracket and push downward

until it bottoms out, then tighten the locking lever A to lock

it in place.

5. Re-install the table insert.

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