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ADJUSTMENT
Before operation, the machine should be carefully adjusted for best performance.
Blade Raising and Tilting Mechanism
1. To raise or lower the blade, use the handwheel (A)
located on the front of the saw cabinet. Loosen
lock knob and turn handwheel as needed.
2. When desired height is obtained, tighten lock
knob.
The blade should be raised 1/8
” to 1/4” (2 - 6mm)
above the top surface of the material being cut. With
hollow ground blades the blade should be raised to
the maximum to provide chip clearance.
3. To tilt the saw blade, use the handwheel (B)
located on the side of the saw cabinet. Loosen
lock knob and turn handwheel as needed.
4. When desired angle is obtained, tighten lock knob.
Adjusting Rip Fence
1. The rip fence must be perfectly aligned with the
table T-slot, to verify this, align the edge of the rip
fence with the table T-slot and lower the locking lever
(A) to lock in into place.
2. Check to see if the edge of the rip fence and the
table T-slot are parallel.
3. If they are not parallel, unlock the rip fence and turn it
upside down.
4. Adjust the set screws (H, next page) in or out. Verify
your adjustment, repeat if necessary.
5. The lock lever pressure can be adjusted by loosening the front lock nuts (B) and adjusting
the set screws (C) the same amount, make sure the fence remains parallel with the table T-
slot. Retighten lock nuts.
WARNING:
Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on
the machine.
Always follow proper safety precautions when working on or around any machinery.
A
B
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