Metal plate
Fig. 9
Fig. 9
Socket head bolt
Fig. 10
f. Check and align the riving knife and saw blade (Fig. 11-12)
!
If the riving knife is out of alignment with the saw blade, adjustment
is needed.
WARNING
To check the alignment of the riving knife:
Fig. 11
Framing square
• Loosen the two socket head bolts on
the riving knife clamp with the 5 mm
hex key (provided). (Fig. 9)
• Insert the riving knife between the two
metal plates that form this clamp.
(Fig. 9&10)
• Adjust the position of the riving knife
so that the gap between the knife and
the teeth of the blade is even along the
curve of the blade and is not less than
5 mm wide.
• Tighten the two socket head bolts to
secure the riving knife in place. (Fig. 10)
• Replace the table insert and tighten six
cross-screws.
• Unplug the saw.
• Raise the saw blade as high as it will
go by turning the handle clockwise.
• Place a framing square or straight edge
against both the saw blade and the riving
knife.
!
Place the framing square between the carbide teeth, and measure
from the blade. This step will ensure that the framing square is square
against the blade from the front to the back of the blade.
WARNING
To adjust:
Fig. 12
Socket head bolt
Socket head bolt
!
The blade guard and riving kinfe must always be correctly aligned
so that the cut work piece will pass on either side of the riving knife
without binding or twisting to the side.
WARNING
!
Improper riving knife alignment can cause kickback and serious
injury.
WARNING
g. Adjusting the bevel stops (Fig. 13-15)
This saw has positive stops that will quickly position the saw blade at 90° or 45° to
the table.
The angle settings of the saw have been set at the factory and, unless damaged in
shipping, should not require setting during assembly. After extensive use, it may
need to be checked.
Make adjustments only if necessary.
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• Unplug the saw.
• Loosen the two socket head bolts that
hold the mounting bracket using the
5 mm hex key (supplied).
• Reposition the blade guard assembly
left or right, as required in order
aligning the riving knife with the saw
blade.
• Once properly aligned, securely retighten
the socket head bolts.
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