Mounting to Plywood
An alternative method of securing your table saw is to fasten the saw base to a mounting board, with
a minimum size of 600x600mm. This is to prevent the saw from tipping whilst in use. A good grade of
plywood with a minimum thickness of 19mm is recommended.
1.
Follow the instructions for mounting to a workbench, substituting a ‘plywood board’, and using
8mm countersunk screws, with lock washers and hex nuts (not included). Screw length must be at
least 12mm more than the thickness of the mounting board.
NOTE: For proper stability holes must be countersunk on bottom side of plywood so screw heads are
flush with the bottom surface of the mounting board.
2.
Securely clamp the board to a workbench
using two or more ‘G’ clamps, as illustrated
in fig. 8.
The supporting surface, where the saw is to
be mounted, should be examined carefully
after mounting to ensure that no movement
can occur during use. If any tipping or
creeping is noted, it should be investigated
and rectified.
The mounting surface must be flat and even.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the body always use
flat washers at the mounting holes.
IMPORTANT CHECKS - BEFORE STARTING
IMPORTANT:
Before attempting to use the machine, it is necessary to ensure the various
components are correctly adjusted, and checked for security
1. The Blade Guard Bracket
Check with a straight edge to ensure the Blade
Guard Bracket is completely in line with the
sawblade as illustrated in fig. 9. Adjustments are
carried out as described on page 11, para 6.
2. The Riving Knife
The Riving Knife is essential in preventing kickback
and in producing a good clean cut without
chattering or binding taking place. It must be
completely in line with the saw blade and must
ALWAYS be checked before starting your machine,
To adjust the riving knife remove the rear cover to
give access to the two riving knife securing bolts.
Slacken them off and adjust the knife so that it is
completely in line with the blade.
Additionally, a clearance of NOT GREATER than
12mm should be evident between the knife and
The blade, around the entire length of the knife,
as shown in Fig. 10. Should the gap exceed 12mm,
the saw blade MUST be renewed.
Fig.8
Fig.10
Fig.9
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