Model G0771Z (Mfd. Since 01/21)
-65-
— If spreader/riving knife is parallel with
blade and in alignment zone, no adjust-
ments need to be made.
— If spreader/riving knife is not parallel
with blade and inside alignment zone,
then it needs to be adjusted. Proceed to
Adjusting Alignment
instructions.
— If spreader/riving knife is not parallel with
blade at either top or bottom, it may be
bent. Remove spreader/riving knife, place
it on a flat surface and check to see if
spreader/riving knife lies evenly along its
length.
— If spreader/riving knife does not lie evenly,
proceed to Adjusting Bent Spreader/
Riving Knife procedure
.
Adjusting Alignment
The spreader/riving knife mounting position can
be aligned with the blade using the cap screws
on the spreader/riving knife "L" bracket (see
Figure 116
).
Possible Tool Needed
Qty
Hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
To adjust spreader/riving knife position:
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2. Remove table insert, but leave Phillips head
screws mounted in table throat.
Note: Table insert is held in place by a
magnet.
Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2. Bend spreader/riving knife by hand while
installed, then follow
Steps 1–3 in Checking
Alignment to determine if it is parallel with
blade and inside "Alignment Zone."
— If necessary, remove spreader/riving knife
to straighten it.
— If you cannot straighten spreader/riving
knife properly, replace it.
4. Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1–3.
— If spreader/riving knife is in alignment
zone, no additional steps are necessary.
— If spreader/riving knife is still not in align-
ment zone, continue adjusting position of
"L" bracket
as necessary to correctly align
spreader/riving knife.
5.
Tighten two cap screws on mounting block to
secure spreader/riving knife adjustment.
6. Re-install, check and if necessary, adjust
table insert (refer to
Page 70).
3. Loosen two cap screws on "L" bracket (see
Figure 116), then slide spreader/riving knife
as needed to move it into alignment with
blade.
Figure 116. Cap screws for adjusting spreader/
riving knife position.
"L"
Bracket
Cap
Screws
