Evolution RAGE 5 Traduction Du Manuel D'origine page 8

ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
2. Fitting the Riving Knife
WARNING: Ensure that this procedure is only carried out with
the machine disconnected from the mains supply.
The Riving Knife is a very important component, and must be
fitted correctly. The Riving Knife has two functions:
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It prevents the workpiece from binding as it passes through
the blade.
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It provides a suitable connection point for the blade guard.
FIG. 2
To fit the Riving Knife:
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Remove the table insert by rotating its fixing screw (Fig 2)
approx 1/4 turn.Lift & slide the table insert from the table.
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Raise the blade to its highest position. (see Operations 2)
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Loosen the Riving Knife fixing bolt by several turns.
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Slide the Riving Knife (it is slotted for convenience) between
the fixing plate and mounting block. (Fig. 3) Ensure that the
mounting blocks projecting lugs engage with the slot in the
Riving Knife.
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Adjust the Riving Knife so that it is between 3 - 5mm from the
saw blade. (Fig. 4)
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FIG. 3
When correct alignment is achieved tighten the fixing bolt.
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Check the saw blade rotates freely and teeth are within
3- 5mm of the Riving Knife.
3-5mm
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Re-install the Table insert.
3. The Rip Fence
This machine has a two (2) piece Rip Fence.
The Rip Fence Face Plate must be attached to the Rip Fence.
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Loosen the two thumb nuts to the RH side of the Rip Fence.
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Slide the Rip Fence Face Plate onto the Rip Fence. (Fig. 5)
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Tighten the two thumb nuts.
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
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To attach the assembled Rip Fence to the machine:
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Hook the rear of the Rip Fence Guide over the rear Rip
Fence Rail. (Fig. 6A)
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With the handle in its upper position, locate the front of the
Rip Fence over the front Rip Fence Rail. (Fig. 6B) Push the
handle down to lock the Rip Fence in place.
4. The Mitre Gauge
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The Mitre Gauge has an adjustable Face Plate.
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Insert the Hold Down Clamp Pillar into the socket in the Mitre
Gauges main body.
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Ensure that the hole in the Pillar lines up with the hole in the
vertical face of the Mitre Gauge. (Fig. 7)
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Attach the Face Plate to the Mitre Gauge by sliding its
attachment screw through the Mitre Gauges vertical face and
the hole in the Pillar.
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Attach the locking thumb nut to the attachment screw.
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The Mitre Gauge is used on the LH side of the table and runs
in an inverted T slot in the table top.
5. Blade Guard
A fully side shielded blade guard is provided with this machine.
This guard must be attached to the blade riving knife, and the
machine should never be used without this guard in position.
Note: The single hole near the top edge of the riving knife
serves as the attachment point for the Blade Guard.
WARNING:
The machine must be disconnected from the
mains supply when installing the blade guard.
To attach the Blade Guard:
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Raise the blade to its full height (Refer to Operations 2) to
fully reveal the riving knife.
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Remove the locating bolt, washer and wing nut from the
Blade Guard assembly.
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Offer the Blade Guard up and onto the riving knife ensuring
that the hole through the Blade Guard assembly lines up with
the hole in the riving knife. (Fig. 8)
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The locating bolt should be inserted through the Blade Guard
assembly and the hole in the riving knife and the washer and
wing nut fitted to one side. The Blade Guard must be able
to move easily and smoothly on the riving knife, so do not
over-tighten this wing nut.
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