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Blade Lead
(continued)
Once you’ve measured the left side, move your straight edges to the right side (nearest
the moveable guide) and repeat the measuring sequence.
Understanding Your Measurement Results
The ideal blade lead is flat to 1/32” up-lead (higher in front, nearest the cutting teeth) so for
example, if the left and right side measure 7” in the front and 7-1/32” in the back, this would
be considered down-lead and as a result an adjustment would need to be made.
NOTE:
Check these measurements in several different locations on the blade by rotating the
wheels counter-clockwise, but do so without getting the weld of the blade on the bottom near
the guides.
Figure 49
Figure 49A