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ADJUSTMENTS
RIVING KNIFE & SAW BLADE ALIGNMENT
WARNING!
Disconnect the machine from the power source before performing the following steps.
The riving knife and saw blade alignment has been adjusted at the factory. In most cases, there should not be ad-
justments needed. However, the riving knife and spreader in the blade guard assembly must be aligned with saw
blade during installation.
WARNING!
Riving knife and saw blade must align in order to reduce the risk of kickback during operation.
1. Remove blade guard assembly (See page 17, "INSTALL-
ING THE BLADE GUARD").
2. Remove table insert.
3. Raise saw blade to its maximum height.
4. Set the bevel to 0° angle.
5. Place a straightedge against the blade and riving knife
(Fig. 32), first on the bottom of the riving knife, then the top,
to ensure both components are parallel and aligned (Fig. 33).
6. If the riving knife is parallel and aligned with the saw blade,
no adjustment is needed. If not, continue to step 7.
7. If either the top or bottom is not aligned, remove the riving
knife and place it on a flat surface to see if the riving knife is
bent.
8. If the riving knife is bent, straighten it manually. If it can’t
be straightened, call
1-800-232-1195
to order a replacement.
9. If the issue is not a bent riving knife, adjust the screws on
the riving knife block as shown in Fig. 34. Use a 3mm hex
wrench to loosen the 2 cap screws (Fig. 34 - A). Then use
the hex wrench to adjust the 2 top set screws (Fig. 34 - B) for
top alignment adjustments, or the bottom set screws (Fig.
34 - C) for bottom alignment adjustments.
10. To move the knife back or forth, adjust 1 top and 1 bot-
tom set screw on the same side. Do the same for the oppo-
site side. Make sure the riving knife is between 1/8" - 5/16"
(3 - 8mm) away from the blade teeth at all points (Fig. 33).
Do the same for the opposite side.
11. Tighten the cap screws to secure the knife in place.
12. Repeat steps 3 - 6 to ensure the blade and riving knife are
aligned. Adjust as needed. Once the blade and riving knife
are aligned, remove the riving knife.
Top Alignment
Bottom Alignment
Fig. 33
Fig. 32
Fig. 34
B
A
C
B
A
C
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