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RIVING KNIFE
Use the riving knife for all non-through cuts
made with a standard table saw blade or dado
blade. Use the riving knife for those special
operations where the blade guard or its
components get in the way of safe operation,
such as with very narrow cuts.
T
he key difference between the spreader and
the riving knife is that the riving knife mounts
below the blade's highest point of rotation
The riving knife must be kept within the range
shown in Fig. 5 10" blade is required for
operations that use a riving knife.
Do not use the riving knife with a dado blade hat
has a diameter smaller than 10". Otherwise, the
riving knife height will exceed the blade height
and the workpiece will hit the riving knife during
forcing the operator into a dangerous situation
of trying to turn the saw off with the workpiece
stuck halfway through the cut Fig. 6.
WARNING:
In order to work properly, the
riving knife cannot be bent or misaligned
with the blade. If the riving knife gets
accidentally bent, take the time to
straighten it or just replace it. Using a bent
or misaligned riving knife will increase the
risk of kickback!
TABLE INSERT
In Fig. 7
To install the zero clearance insert:
1. Disconnect saw from power!
2. Check to make sure the blade is properly
installed.
3. Install the table insert
4. Adjust the table insert set screws with a
2.5mm hex wrench to make sure the insert is
flush with the table then turn the lock knob to
secure the insert.
5. Turn ON the saw.
6. Set the blade angle at 45° then slowly raise
the blade to the maximum
7. Set the blade angle at 0° then slowly raise
the blade to the maximum height that will be
used during normal operations.
8. Use a straightedge to determine whether the
insert is level Fig.8 with the table top turn
each of the 5 adjusting screws with the allen
wrench until
done.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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Rear Opening
Set Screws
Lock Knob
Front of Saw
