Mark V Model 520
Alignment
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ALIGN THE MITER GAUGE SLOTS
41.
Return the worktable to the horizontal "0"
stop and tighten the tilt lock. The carriage lock
and headstock lock should also be tightened.
Remove the table insert.
42.
Place the miter gauge in the right miter gauge
slot, and use a 5/32" Allen wrench to remove
the quick clamp from the safety grip, as shown
in Figure B-73.
45.
If the miter slots need to be aligned, do the
following:
a.
Tilt the table to 45° and tighten the tilt lock.
b.
Use a 5/16" Allen wrench to loosen all four
bolts (147) which hold the worktable to the
trunnions, as pointed out in Figure B-77.
Loosen the bolts only enough to allow
movement with firm pressure. See Figure
B-78.
Figure B-74
Figure B-73
43.
Insert the long 5/32" Allen wrench through
the miter gauge. Borrow a set screw from the
lathe tool rest and use the short 5/32" Allen
wrench to install it in either top miter gauge
hole, as seen in Figure B-74. Place the tip of the
long wrench against the front side of the saw
blade and tighten the set screw.
44.
Move the miter gauge from front to back
along the saw blade, as shown in Figs. B-75
and B-76. If it hangs up on the blade or a gap
develops, the miter gauge slots need to be
aligned. Make sure the Allen wrench does not
contact a saw blade tooth, because the tooth
"set" will cause misalignment.
Figure B-76
Figure B-78
Figure B-75
Figure B-77
NOTE
If you find it difficult to loosen the bolts, consider
using a T-handle Allen wrench, or use a boxed
wrench for extra torque. Another alternative is to
use the hanging hole in an adjustable wrench, as
demonstrated in Figure B-78a.
