ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
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• Never operate this tool without the blade guard in place for
all through sawing operations.
• This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should be
rechecked and adjusted if necessary.
1. Remove the table insert and raise the blade to the
maximum height by turning the blade elevation handwheel
clockwise.
2. Remove the blade guard and antikickback pawl assembly.
3. Adjust the blade to the 0° vertical position by unlocking the
blade tilting lock knob and turning the bevel tilting
handwheel counterclockwise, and then lock into position.
4. To see if the blade (1) and riving knife (2) are correctly
aligned, lay a combination square along the side of the
blade and against the riving knife (making sure the square
is between the teeth of the blade).
5. Tilt the blade to the 45° position and check the alignment
again.
NOTE:
• This table saw is provided with a 10 in. diameter blade with
a body thickness of 0.07 in. (1.8 mm) thick with a kerf of
0.10 in. (2.6 mm ).The riving knife is 0.09 in. (2.2 mm) thick.
The blade diameter and the blade body and kerf dimensions
must be properly matched with the riving knife thickness.
• The maximum radial distance between the riving knife and
the toothed rim of the saw blade is 0.12 in. ~ 0.31 in.
(3 mm ~ 8 mm).
• The tip of the riving knife shall not be lower than
0.04 in. ~ 0.2 in. (1 mm ~ 5 mm) from the tooth peak.
• The riving knife is thinner than the width of the kerf
by approximately 1/64 in. (0.4 mm) on each side.
• The blade body must be thinner than the thickness of the
riving knife but the blade kerf must be thicker than
the riving knife.
6. Check the riving knife and blade alignment again at both
0° and 45°.
7. Replace the table insert, blade guard and anti-kickback
pawl assembly.
Fig. 11
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To avoid possible injury and damage to
the workpiece, be sure to INSTALL THE BLADE WITH
THE TEETH POINTING TOWARD THE FRONT OF
TABLE in the direction of the rotation arrow on the
blade guard.
CAUTION
ADDITIONAL BLADE ADJUSTMENTS (Fig. 12)
NOTE: The adjusting mechanism is located above the blade
height adjusting handwheel under the tabletop. If the front
and rear measurements are not the same.
If the blade is partial to right side:
1. Turn the left adjustment screw (2) counterclockwise and
adjust the right side adjustment screw (3) clockwise.
2. Remeasure, as described in steps 4 to 7 in the prior section.
3. When alignment is achieved, turn the left adjustment
screw (2) until it touches the pivot rod (4).
If the blade is partial to left side:
1. Turn the right adjustment screw (3) counterclockwise and
adjust the left side adjustment screw (2) clockwise.
2. Remeasure, as described in steps 4 to 7 in the prior section.
3. When alignment is achieved, turn the right adjustment
screw (3) until it touches the pivot rod (4).
Fig. 12
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BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY
To avoid injury from an accidental start,
make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is disconnected from the power source outlet.
CAUTION
• When installing the blade guard, cover the blade teeth with
a piece of folded cardboard to protect yourself from
possible injury.
• Never operate this machine without the blade guard in
place for all through sawing operations.
INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD AND ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWL ASSEMBLY (Fig. 13, 14, 15)
1. Make sure the blade is elevated to its maximum height
and the bevel is set at 0°. Make sure the bevel lock handle
is tight.
2. Take the anti-kickback pawl assembly (1) and locate the
sliding knob, and push the locking knob (2) up. (Fig. 13)
3. Place the front of assembly into the back slot on the riving
knife and push downward. Release the locking knob. Make
sure the locking knob is engaged in the hole and that there
is no movement of the assembly.
