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Model W1888 (For Machines Mfd. Since 10/20)
SE
RV
IC
E
Miter.Gauge.Adjustments
The miter gauge can be adjusted so it is perpendicular to
the blade and snug in the T-slot.
Tools.Needed.
Qty
90° Square .......................................................1
45° Square .......................................................1
Hex Wrench 2mm ...............................................1
Hex Wrench 2.5mm .............................................1
Hex Wrench 4mm ...............................................1
Checking/Setting.90°.Stops
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Slide miter gauge into T-slot on table.
3. Loosen miter gauge lock knob, pull out positive stop
knob, then pivot miter gauge body to 90° so stop
knob springs into position (see
Figure
121
).
Figure
122
. Checking 90° stop on miter
gauge.
Square
Miter Gauge
Blade
4. Place square evenly against face of miter gauge and
blade, as shown in
Figure
122
.
— If square does not touch miter body and blade
body evenly at same time, then proceed to
Step 5.
5. Loosen lock nut on 90° set screw (see
Figure.123
),
then adjust set screw until miter body is flush with
square. Tighten lock nut.
— If square touches miter body and body of blade
(not the teeth) evenly at same time, then it is
square to blade and 90° stop is set correctly. No
further adjustments are necessary.
6. Loosen indicator screw on top of miter bar, adjust
pointer to 0°, then tighten screw.
Adjusting.Miter.Bar.Tightness
The miter bar can be adjusted so it fits more tightly in
the miter slot. To adjust the miter bar tightness,
adjust
the set screws shown in
Figure
121
as needed. Bar
should slide with little resistance.
Figure
121
. Screws for adjusting miter
stops.
Set Screw
Lock Nut
Lock Knob
Figure
123
. Set screws for adjusting miter
bar tightness in miter slot.
Set Screws
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