Model g0661/g0713 (Mfg. since 1/10)
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Figure 115. spreader/riving knife alignment
zone.
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— if the spreader/riving knife is not parallel
with the blade and inside the alignment
zone, then it needs to be adjusted. proceed
to
Adjusting Alignment instructions.
— if the spreader/riving knife is not parallel
with the blade at either the top or bottom,
it may be bent.
remove the spreader/riv-
ing knife and place it on a flat surface and
check to see if the spreader/riving knife
lays evenly along its length. if the spreader/
riving knife does not lay evenly, proceed to
Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife
on
page 72.
Adjusting Alignment
the spreader/riving knife mounts to a block that
can be repositioned to correctly align the spread-
er/riving knife to the blade. the mounting block
adjusts by turning the set screws in each corner
of the block.
Figure 116 shows the set screws associated with
controlling the mounting block position.
3. loosen the two button head cap screws
on the mounting block, then adjust the set
screws on the block to move it in the neces-
sary direction (see "Mounting Block" inset in
Figure 116).
Cap
screws
Figure 117. lock knob location.
Figure 116. set screws for adjusting spreader/
riving knife position.
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5. Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1–4, on
page 70.
— if the spreader/riving knife is in the align-
ment zone, no additional steps are neces-
sary.
—if the spreader/riving knife is still not in the
alignment zone, continue adjusting the set
screws on the mounting block as neces-
sary to correctly position the spreader/
riving knife.
6. tighten the two button head cap screws on
the mounting block to secure the spreader/
riving knife adjustment.
possible Tools Needed
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hex Wrench 2.5mm ........................................... 1
hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
To adjust the spreader/riving knife position:
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2. remove the table insert.
4. tighten the lock knob (see Figure 117), then
re-install the table insert.
Mounting
Block
