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Blade Alignment
• See Figures 19 and 20.
• Tools: 8 mm hex wrench, combination square, marker
At the factory, the blade is aligned with the table. However,
after a period of use or after moving the saw to another
location, the blade may need to be realigned.
Checking Blade-Table Alignment
1. Disconnect the saw from the power source.
2. Raise the blade guard away from the blade.
3. Choose a tooth on the far side of the blade, near the rear,
and position the tooth slightly above the insert.
4. Mark the tooth and measure the distance from the side
of the blade to the right T-slot edge using a combination
square. Choose a spot between the teeth, not on the tooth
itself.
5. Rotate the blade so that the marked tooth is just above
the insert at the front of the saw. Measure the distance
from the side of the blade to the right T-slot edge. The two
measurements should be the same.
Adjusting Blade-Table Alignment
If the measurements are not the same, adjust the table.
1. Loosen the four hex socket cap screws (A) that hold the
table to the base. See Figure 20, which shows the two
socket cap screws at the front of the saw.
2. Once the screws are loose, reposition the table and firmly
tighten the four hex socket cap screws.
3. Check the alignment again after tightening hardware.
ADJUSTING THE SAW
MAGNUM INDUSTRIAL MI-51180 TABLE SAW
FIGURE 19: ALIGNING THE BLADE
FIGURE 20: TABLE ADJUSTMENT SCREWS
WARNING
Always turn OFF the power switch and unplug the machine before making any adjustments.
