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3. Adjust flat head cap screws (see
Figure
50
) to
make sure table insert is flush with table (use a
straightedge as a guide).
Note:
The blade guard, when properly installed,
should be set up similarly to
Figure 50
. It should
pivot freely up and down and return to the table
in the resting position. It should also swing up high
enough to accommodate the workpiece.
Figure
50
. Blade guard installed.
— If spreader/riving knife is not inside alignment
zone and not parallel with blade, then it needs to
be adjusted. Proceed to
Adjusting.Alignment
on
Page 71.
Figure
51
. Spreader/riving knife alignment
zone.
Alignment
Zone
Spreader or
Riving Knife
Blade
Straightedge
4. While lifting up on one side of blade guard and right
spreader pawl, place straightedge against blade and
spreader, making sure straightedge does not touch a
blade tooth.
When properly aligned, spreader/riving knife will be
in "Alignment Zone," as shown in
Figure
51
, and will
be parallel with blade.
5. Connect dust collection hose to blade guard as
shown in
Figure.52
. For more information, see
Dust.
Collection
on
Page.29
.
Figure
52
. Dust port and dust collection
hose installed on blade guard.
Dust Port
Dust Hose
Flat Head Cap
Screw (1 of 4)
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