16
5. Place the outer washer (Z) against
FIG. 27
Y
the blade, raised side out and
tighten the arbor nut against the
washer as far as possible by hand.
Ensure that the outer washer and
arbor nut are free of dust and debris
before installing.
6. To further tighten the arbor nut (Y),
use the open ended spindle wrench
(supplied) to keep the spindle from
rotating (Fig 26).
7. Use the arbor wrench (supplied) to
hold the nut and tighten it by turning
it clockwise. Reposition the wrench on the arbor nut and repeat as necessary
until the nut and washer are securely fastened against the blade (Fig. 27).
NOTE:
Different types of blades make different kerfs (width of cuts). Therefore, it is
necessary to check adjustment of rip scale when changing blades. Replacement blade
MUST not exceed the thickness stated on the riving knife. The riving knife provided
with the saw is 2.2 mm (0.087") thick.
Riving Knife Selection
WARNING:
To minimize the risk of kickback and to insure proper cutting, the riving
knife must be the proper thickness for the blade used.
The riving knife supplied with this table saw is the correct size for the blade supplied
with the saw.
If a different blade is used, check the blade body, or plate, thickness and the blade
kerf, or cutting, width marked on the blade or on the blade packaging. The riving knife
thickness must be greater than the body thickness and less than the kerf width as
shown in Figure 28. If it is not, the riving knife MUST be replaced with one that has
the correct thickness.
The riving knife provided with this saw is marked as follows (Fig. 29):
2.2 mm (0.087") THICK RIVING KNIFE. ONLY USE FOR 250 mm (10") Ø
BLADE WITH 2.4 mm (0.094") MIN. KERF WIDTH AND 1.75 mm (0.067")
MAX. BODY THICKNESS.
The riving knife available as an accessories marketed by D
E
WALT is marked as
follows:
2.8 mm (0.110") THICK RIVING KNIFE. ONLY USE FOR 250 mm (10")
Ø BLADE WITH 3.0 mm MIN. KERF WIDTH AND 2.5 mm (0.098") MAX.
BODY THICKNESS
FIG. 29
RIVING KNIFE THICKNESS
KERF WIDTH
(WIDTH OF
CUT MADE BY
THE BLADE)
BODY (OR
PLATE)
THICKNESS OF
THE BLADE
FIG. 28
All D
E
WALT blade body thickness and kerf
FIG. 30
widths are provided on the website.
If a different blade is used and the body
thickness and kerf width dimensions are
not provided, use the following procedure to
determine the correct riving knife thickness:
1. Measure the body thickness of the blade.
2. Make a shallow cut in scrap material and
measure the kerf width.
3. Select the riving knife as shown in
Figure 28.
