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Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 01/19)
Spreader or Riving
Knife Alignment
Checking Alignment
Figure 84. Checking top and bottom riving knife
parallelism with blade.
Top Alignment
Bottom Alignment
Figure 85. Spreader/riving knife alignment zone.
Alignment
Zone
Spreader or
Riving Knife
Blade
— If spreader/riving knife is not parallel
with blade and inside alignment zone,
then it needs to be adjusted. Proceed to
Adjusting Alignment instructions.
— If spreader/riving knife is not parallel with
the blade at either the top or bottom, it
may be bent.
4. Remove spreader/riving knife and place it on
flat surface and check to see if spreader/riv-
ing knife lays evenly along its length.
— If spreader/riving knife does not lay even-
ly, proceed to
Adjusting Bent Spreader/
Riving Knife on Page 53.
The blade guard spreader and riving knife must
be aligned with the blade when installed. If the
spreader or riving knife is not aligned with the
blade, then the workpiece will before forced side-
ways during the cut, which will increase the risk
of kickback.
Items Needed Qty
Straightedge ...................................................... 1
To check spreader/riving knife alignment:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Raise saw blade to maximum height so you
have easy working access.
3. Place straightedge against side of blade and
spreader/riving knife at top and bottom, as
shown in
Figure 84. Spreader/riving knife
should be parallel with blade along its length
at both positions, and in "Alignment Zone," as
shown in
Figure 85.
Adjusting Alignment
The spreader/riving knife mounting position can
be adjusted into alignment with the blade using
the set screws on the spreader/riving knife mount-
ing block.
Items Needed Qty
Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
To adjust spreader/riving knife position:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove table insert.