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ADJUSTING THE SAW
MAGNUM INDUSTRIAL MI-51180 TABLE SAW
FIGURE 12: RAISING and LOWERING BLADE
Raising and Lowering the Blade
The front handwheel (A) raises and lowers the blade. The side
handwheel (B) controls the blade tilt. The blade tilts to the left
from 90 to 45 degrees. See Figure 12.
Adjusting Blade Height
1. Loosen the lock knob (C) on the front handwheel (A).
2. Turn the handwheel (A) clockwise to raise and
counterclockwise to lower the blade
3. Tighten the lock knob to secure the blade position (C)
Adjusting Blade Tilt
1. Loosen the lock knob (D) on the side handwheel (B).
2. Turn the handwheel (B) counterclockwise to adjust the
saw blade to 45°. Turn clockwise to adjust the saw blade
to a maximum of 90 degrees.
3. Tighten the lock knob (D) to secure the blade position.
Adjusting Table Insert
Adjust the set screws in the insert (E) with a 3 mm hex wrench
to ensure that the insert is stable and flush with the table top.
Check the alignment with a straightedge (F). See Figure 13.
Adjusting Mitre Gauge
• Refer to Figure 14
• Tools: 3 mm hex wrench, straightedge
Set the mitre gauge by loosening the lock knob (G) and turning
the mitre body (H) to the desired angle. To move gauge beyond
index stops of 45 and 90, flip down the stop (I). Adjust index
stops by turning one of three adjustment screws (J).
WARNING
Always turn OFF the power switch and unplug
the machine before making any adjustments.
FIGURE 13: ADJUSTING TABLE INSERT
FIGURE 14: ADJUSTING MITRE GAUGE
NOTE:
Always make test cuts. Do not rely solely on
the mitre gauge. The gauge is equipped with holes for
mounting a wooden extension fence.
