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Adjustment of Table Top Parallel to Arm
The arm tracks must be parallel to the tabletop at all
points. This assures uniform depth of cut, especially
when dado cutting. Remove the blade and insert an
arbor wrench or allen wrench between the saw arbor
collars. Lower the wrench until it touches the tabletop.
If the top is not level:
1. Locate the highest point by swinging the arm from
side to side and moving the carriage back and forth
on the arm.
2. Loosen the lock nuts beneath the table frame.
3. Raise the jack screws so as to bring the low parts of
the tabletop level with the high spots.
4. Tighten the lock nuts beneath the table frame.
How to check the Guide Strip For Accuracy
For accurate work the guide strip must be straight. If the machine has been exposed to the weather
or used for a period of time the wood parts may become warped or worn so that the guide strip is no
longer straight. It should be replaced with a straight one. Check it with a straight edge or square be-
fore proceeding and make any adjustments necessary.
Caution! Disconnect and lockout power supply before making any adjustments or alignments.
Maintenance Adjustments and Alignments
Caution! Disconnect and lockout power supply before making any adjustments or alignments.
Square the Saw Travel with the Guide Strip
Engage the miter latch, miter clamp and column clamp.
Place a steel square against the guide strip, flat on the
tabletop. If the blade does not move parallel to the
square as the carriage is moved forward the following
adjustments are in order:
1. Pull miter handles (A) forward.
2. Loosen the two set screws (B) on the bottom of the
rear of the arm that lock the bronze miter latch ad-
justing screws (C).
3. If the blade moved
toward the square
when pulled,
loosen the adjusting screw on the right and tighten
the one on the left (as viewed from the front). If the
blade movement was
away from the square
then
tighten the adjusting screw on the right and loosen
the left.
4. Tighten the two locking set screws to a required
torque of 200
–
225 inch/lbs.
5. The miter latch must have no side play after adjusting.
6. Make a final check of square with the column clamp,
miter latch and miter clamp engaged.
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