Before carrying out any adjustments, ensure the machine is disconnected from the
electrical supply
For normal ripping or cross cutting, The blade
should be exactly perpendicular to the table. To
check and adjust, you should proceed as follows:
1.
Raise the blade to its maximum height
by using the handle mounted on the front
of the Lower Blade Guard box, shown in
Fig. 17.
2.
Place a small square on the table, and
slide it up to the blade, checking to
ensure the blade is perpendicular.
3.
If adjustment is required, slacken off both
Blade Guard Securing Knobs, (the front knob
is shown in Fig. 17 at ‘A’), allowing the box to
be moved so that the blade is correctly
aligned. Finally, re-tighten the adjuster knobs.
NOTE: Both blade height and angle indicators are provided, but as these are fixed position, they
should not be relied upon for absolute accuracy. You should always check blade height with a
gauge/steel rule etc., or the blade angle with a protractor/template etc., where absolute
accuracy is desired.
Fig.17
FINAL CHECKS BEFORE USE
IMPORTANT.
ALWAYS carry out the following checks BEFORE use, i.e. BEFORE connecting the machine to
the mains supply.
A.
The Riving Knife is essential in preventing kickback, and hence the risk of personal injury,
and producing a good clean cut without chattering or binding taking place.
Before use, check to ensure it is straight and directly in line with the blade, with the correct
clearance of 3 - 8mm maintained along its full length (see fig. 8 on page 12).
Should the Riving Knife become out of shape or misaligned, it must be gently eased back
into line, or if the damage is more severe, it must be removed and bent back into shape
accordingly or replaced. Riving Knife adjustment is described on page 11.
B.
Check to ensure the blade teeth are sharp and the blade is sound. If teeth are chipped, or
cracks are apparent, the blade must be renewed.
C
.
Always check to ensure that the Lower Blade Guard Box and the Lower Blade Guard Box
Cover are firmly secured.
D.
Ensure the Upper Blade Guard is in place, pivots freely, and falls under its own weight.
E.
Check the power cable to ensure it is in perfect condition before connecting to the
power supply. If it is damaged in any way, have it renewed.
WARNING
This machine is NOT designed for non-through cutting.
The Upper Blade Guard MUST be in place at all times.
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