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Your table saw will give the best results if the table T-slot
and the rip fence are adjusted parallel to the blade. If
either of these are not exactly parallel, your cuts and your
finished work will be lower in quality, but more
importantly, the risk of kickback will be increased. Take
the time to adjust your table saw properly. A few minutes
now will be time well spent.
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!
2. Use an adjustable square to measure the distance
from the table T-slot to a carbide tip on the blade, as
shown in Figure 30. Make sure that the face of the
adjustable square is even along the T-slot.
Figure 30:
Example Of Adjustable Square
3. With the end of the adjustable square just touching the
blade tip, lock the square in place. Now, mark the blade
tip with a marker where you made this measurement.
WARNING:
The saw blade is dangerously
sharp. Use extra care or wear gloves when
handling the blade or working near it.
4.
Rotate the marked blade tip to the other end of the
table insert.
5. Slide the adjustable square down to the other end of
the table insert, and compare the distance from the
marked blade tip to the end of the adjustable square.
-If the blade tip does not touch the end of the adjustable
square similar to the first measurement, the table will
need to be adjusted. Proceed to Step 6.
-If the blade tip measurement is the same on both sides,
go to Step 7.
6. To adjust the table, loosen the four cap screws in the
table mounting locations (See Figure 31) and slightly tap
the table in the needed direction. Repeat Steps 2
–
5 until
the blade and miter slot are parallel.
7. Tighten the table mounting cap screws with Hex
Wrench, alternating manner. (See Figure 31)
Figure 31:
Table Mounting Bolts
Adjusting 45
°
And 90
°
Positive Stops
The blade tilting mechanism of your saw is
equipped with a positive stop at 45
°
and 90
°
. To
check and adjust these positive stops, proceed as
follows:
1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!
2. Raise the saw blade to its maximum height.
3. Set the blade at 90
°
to the table by turning the
blade tilting handwheel counter clockwise as far as
it will go.
4. Place a square on the table and check to see if
the blade is at a perfect 90
°
angle to the table.
- If the blade is not at 90° loosen lock nut (C) As
Figure 32 and turn stop ring (D) in or out. The stop
ring (D) should stop against the front Trunnion
bracket when the blade is at 90° to the table.
Recheck and adjust further if necessary. Retighten
lock nut (C).
- If the 45 °positive stop is not set properly, turn the
same handwheel clockwise as far as it will go and
follow the same procedure using lock nut (A) As
Figure 32 and stop ring (B). The stop bolt (B) should
stop against the front trunnion bracket when the
blade is at 45 °to the table. Recheck and adjust
further if necessary. Retighten lock nut (A).
Figure 32:
45 ° And 90 ° Stop Ring
Mounting Bolts
45 ° Stop
90 ° Stop
A
B
C
D
