Top Blade Guard - Evolution FURY5-S Notice Originale

Fig. 17
Fig. 18
10mm
3 - 5mm
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
thin walled metal tube etc). At other times safely store the
device off the machine.
The pillar of the anti-bounce device fits into the socket in the
mitre gauge base, and is held in place by a thumb screw. (Fig 17)

TOP BLADE GUARD

The top blade guard (H) (sometimes referred to as a crown
guard) must always be fitted to the machines riving knife.
The 'split' line along the top of the guard indicates the centre
line of the saw blade below. Graphics on the guard further
reinforce the cutting line of the saw blade.
WARNING: The top blade guard must be fitted to the
machines riving knife.
WARNING: The machine must be disconnected from the
mains supply when installing the blade guard.
• Remove the Table Access Plate.
• Raise the blade to its highest position - See page 19
'RAISING/LOWERING THE BLADE' section.
• Slide the Riving Knife between the fixing plate and
mounting block (Fig. 18). Ensure that the mounting blocks
projecting lugs engage with the slot in the Riving Knife.
• Adjust the Riving Knife so that it is between 3 – 5mm from
the saw blade. The blade guard mounting hole on the riving
knife should be at least 10mm higher than the tooth peak
(Fig. 19).
• When correct alignment is achieved tighten the fixing bolt.
• Check the saw blade rotates freely and teeth are within
3 - 5mm of the Riving Knife.
• Re-install the Table Access Plate.
• The guards locating pin should be positioned through the
hole machined in the top edge of the riving knife (Fig. 20).
Secure using the thumb screw, do not over tighten.
Note: Adjust the blade guard for the material you are cutting.
To adjust to the thickness of the material being cut, the blade
guard must pivot up and down easily and smoothly, so do not
over-tighten this wing nut.
• Check the operation of the blade guard. Ensure that it is
working efficiently and covers the blade at the sides as well
as the crown.
• Lower the blade a little and recheck that the blade guard
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