Shop fox W1851, Owner'S Manual

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Model W1851 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/17)
SE
RV
IC
E
Adjusting.Alignment
The spreader/riving knife mounting position can be
adjusted into alignment with the blade using the set
screws on the spreader/riving knife mounting block.
Tool.Needed. Qty
Hex Wrench 2.5mm .............................................1
To adjust spreader/riving knife position, do these steps:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove table insert.
3. Loosen (2) cap screws on mounting block, then
adjust either top or bottom control set screws or
side control set screws (see
Figure 116
) to move it
the needed direction.
Figure 116 . Set screws for adjusting
spreader/riving knife position.
Alignment
Zone
Misaligned
Splitter or
Riving Knife
Blade
Adjustment Block
Top Control
Side
Control
Side
Control
Bottom Control
Cap
Screws
Top and Bottom Control: To move the top of the
spreader/riving knife right or left (and the bottom of
the spreader/riving knife in the opposite direction),
adjust the top and bottom pair of set screws on the
mounting block an equal amount in the opposite
direction.
Side Control: To move the front of the spreader/
riving knife left or right (and the rear of the
spreader/riving knife in the opposite direction),
adjust each pair of side control set screws an equal
amount in the opposite direction.
Note: To adjust how tightly the mounting block
holds the spreader/riving knife, adjust the center
screw.
4. Re-install table insert.
5. 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 alignment
zone, continue adjusting set screws on mounting
block as necessary to correctly position spreader/
riving knife.
6. Tighten (2) cap screws on mounting block to secure
spreader/riving knife adjustment.
Adjusting. Bent. Spreader/Riving.
Knife
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Bend spreader or riving knife by hand
while installed, then follow
Steps 1–3
in Checking Alignment on Page 72 to
determine if it is parallel with blade
and inside "Alignment Zone" (refer to
Figure 114 Checking Alignment on
Page 72).
— If this doesn't work, remove it to
straighten.
— If you cannot straighten it properly,
replace it.
Set Screw
(1 of 4)
Cap
Screws
Center
Screw