ADJUSTMENT
ADDITIONAL BLADE ADJUSTMENTS (FIG. GG)
NOTE: The adjusting mechanism is located above the blade
elevation/tilting handwheel under the table top. If the front
and rear measurements are not the same:
If the blade is partial to right side:
1. Turn the left adjustment screw (1) counterclockwise and
adjust the right 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 left adjustment
screw (1) until it touches the pivot rod (3).
If the blade is partial to left side:
1. Turn the right adjustment screw (2) counterclockwise and
adjust the left side adjustment screw (1) clockwise.
2. Remeasure, as described in steps 4 to 9 in the prior section.
3. When alignment is
achieved, turn the right
adjustment screw (2)
until it touches the
pivot rod (3).
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ALIGNING THE RIVING KNIFE (FIG. HH)
WARNING
• To avoid injury from an accidental start, make
sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is disconnected from the power source outlet.
• Never operate this tool without the riving knife in
the correct position.
• Never operate this tool without the blade guard
in place for all through sawing operations.
• This adjustment was made at the factory, but it
should be rechecked and adjusted if necessary.
1. Remove the table insert and raise the blade to the
maximum height by turning the blade elevation/tilting
handwheel clockwise.
2. Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls assembly.
3. Loosen the blade lock knob. Turn and move the blade
elevation/tilting handwheel to 0° on the bevel scale, and
then tighten the blade lock knob.
4. To see if the blade (1) and riving knife (2) are correctly
aligned, lay a combination square (3) along the side of the
blade and against the riving knife (making sure the square
is between the teeth of the blade).
5. Tilt the blade to the 45° position and check the alignment
again.
6. If the blade and riving knife are not correctly aligned:
a. Remove the lock lever (4), washer (5), set plate (6) and
riving knife (2) from the mounting bracket (7).
b. Insert the washer (8) between the riving knife and
bracket (7).
c. Replace the riving knife (2), set plate (6), washer (5)
and lock lever (4). Then, retighten the lock lever (4).
7. Check the riving knife and blade alignment again at both
8. Add or remove the washers until the alignment is correct.
9. Replace the table insert, blade guard and anti-kickback
NOTE:
• This table saw is
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Fig. GG
• The maximum radial distance between the riving knife
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• The tip of the riving knife shall not be lower than
• The riving knife is thinner than the width of the kerf by
• The blade body must be thinner than the thickness of
ADJUSTING CAM LOCKING LEVER (FIG. II)
If the extension table moves when it is
open and locked, then the cam locking
lever (1) may be loose and need
adjustment. To adjust the locking
lever tension, turn
the nut (2) with an 8 mm
wrench until it is tightened,
but do not over tighten.
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0° and 45°.
pawls assembly.
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8
2
provided with a 10 in.
diameter blade with
a body thickness
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of 0,07 in. thick with
a kerf of 0,10 in. The
riving knife is 0,09 in.
thick. The blade diameter
and the blade body and kerf dimensions
must be properly matched with the riving knife thickness.
and the toothed rim of the saw blade is 0,12 in. ~ 0,31 in.
0,04 in. ~ 0,2 in. from the tooth peak.
approximately 1/64 in. on each side.
the riving knife but the blade kerf must be thicker than
the riving knife.
Fig. II
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2
5 4
1
2
Under table view
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Fig. HH