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Item 57673
Adjusting Riving Knife
Note:
Riving Knife has three mounting holes for three
positions. The uppermost position is for all through
cuts. The middle position is for non-through cuts
(with blade guard and anti-kickback pawls removed).
The down position is only used for shipping.
In uppermost position
for through cuts
In middle position
for non-through cuts
In down position
for shipping
Note:
Riving Knife follows the saw blade to keep
the kerf (gap) from closing on the saw blade.
Reposition the Riving Knife before initial use.
1. With Table Insert removed, rotate Lock Lever
up and pull the Riving Knife toward right side
of the saw to release it from lock pin. This
will allow the knife to slide up and down.
Riving Knife
Lock Lever
2. Bring Riving Knife up so that the lock pin is
re-engaged into bottom mounting hole.
3. Pull Lock Lever forward, locking Riving
Knife in uppermost position.
Lock Lever
4. Once the blade is installed and Riving Knife
adjusted to its working setting, replace table insert.
Removing and Installing the Blade
NOTICE:
To work properly, the saw blade teeth
must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure
to heed this instruction could cause damage to
the saw blade, the saw or the workpiece.
WARNING!
Make sure that the saw blade is installed
to rotate in the proper direction. Do not use grinding
wheels, wire brushes, or abrasive wheels on a
table saw. Improper saw blade installation or use of
accessories not recommended may cause serious
injury. When installing the saw blade, wear protective
gloves. Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.
WARNING!
Only use a 10″ saw blade with a 5/8″
arbor, rated to at least 4,800 RPM and intended for
woodcutting. To avoid serious injury from an accidental
start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and
the plug is not connected to the power source outlet.
1. To remove the blade, unplug saw. Turn Height
Adjustment Knob clockwise to raise blade to
maximum height. Remove Table Insert.
2. Remove the Blade Wrench from storage area.
Blade Wrench
3. Turn the Arbor Nut with the blade wrench and
at the same time, pull Spindle Lock Lever until
it engages. Keep lever pulled and loosen nut
by turning in a counterclockwise direction.
4. Remove Arbor Nut, Outer Blade
Flange and Saw Blade.
Blade Wrench
Spindle
Lock Lever
Arbor
Inner
Blade
Flange
Saw Blade
Arbor Nut
Outer
Blade
Flange
Note:
All parts must be clean before assembly.
5. To install the blade, place new saw blade onto
the Inner Blade Flange of the tool arbor.