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NORSE Operating Manual & Parts List 9683125
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
3. Adjust the rear roller guide to be just clear of the back of the
saw blade by unlocking the set screw (D) located on rear of
guide carrier, adjust shaft (E), then lock set screw (D).
TILTING THE TABLE
For bevel cuts, the table tilts 0 through 45 degrees.
1. To tilt the table, loosen the locking handle on the table trun-
nion, set the table to the required angle by turning adjustment
knob (See Figure 19). Secure table in position by tightening
locking handle.
2. It is recommended to verify the correct angle setting using an
angle guide, or by making trial cuts in scrap wood. Adjust the in-
dicator accordingly by using a Phillips head screwdriver.
ADJUSTING THE RIP FENCE
Refer to Figure 20.
The locking pressure of the rip fence has been factory-set.
• The fence handle has a cam action, press down the handle to
clamp tightly to the table after setting rip fence to desired posi-
tion.
NOTE: The rip fence can be used on both sides of the blade. The rip
fence extrusion needs to be positioned on the side of the fence
body that is closest to the blade.
BLADE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Figure 21
WARNING: Make certain that saw is disconnected from the power
source before attempting to change the blade speed.
1. Open lower housing door.
2. Loosen drive belt by turning handwheel clockwise.
3. Position belt on desired pulley of blade wheel and motor. Belt
must run on both front or both rear pulleys only.
4. Drive belt on front pulleys (nearest to blade wheel) results in
low blade speed.
5. Drive belt on rear pulleys (nearest to frame) results in high
blade speed.
6. Tighten drive belt by turning handwheel counterclockwise.
7. Close lower housing door.
PUSH STICK
• The push stick protects against accidental contact with the saw
blade.
• Always use the push stick when the distance between the saw
blade and rip fence is less than 5 inches.
• Hold the push stick at an angle of 25-30 degrees to the table
surface and guide workpiece through the blade.
• When the push stick is not in use, store it on the hook located at
the top rear of the saw frame.
BLADE SELECTION
• Blades vary depending on type of material, size of workpiece
and type of cut that is being performed.
• Characteristics which make blades different are width, thickness
and pitch.
BLADE WIDTH
• Width of blade describes distance from tip of a tooth to back of
blade.
• Width of blade affects rigidity of blade. A wider blade wanders
less and produces a straighter cut.
• Width of blade also limits the smallest radius which can be cut.
A 1/4˝ wide blade can cut about a 1/2˝ radius.
BLADE THICKNESS
• Blade thickness describes the distance between sides of blade.
A thicker blade has more rigidity and stronger teeth.
• A narrow thick blade is used to cut curves while a wide thin
blade is used to make long, straight cuts.
Figure 18 - Adjusting blade guides.
Rear
Guide
Guide Carrier
(B)
(E)
(D)
Figure 19 - Tilting the table.
Adjusting Knob
Locking Handle
Indicator
Figure 20 - Adjusting rip fence.
Fence
Extrusion
Fence Body
Figure 21 - Changing the blade speed.
Handwheel
Brush
Drive
Belt
