ADJUSTMENTS
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3. Set both bearing guides to within 1/32” of the saw blade
- about the same thickness of a business card. Do not set
the guides so they touch the sides of the blade, as this will
adversely affect the life of the saw blade and bearings.
4. Adjust the rear bearing guide (FIG. 24, F) to be just clear
of the back of the saw blade. Release the guide’s Clamp
Handle (#151, C) and move the rear guide towards the
blade by pushing the end of the Rear Guide Shaft (#132,
G). Tighten the handle when done. FIG. 24.
FIGURE 24
FIGURE 25
G
B
C
F
A
B
Lower Guides:
Adjusting the lower ball bearing guides, that are below the
table, is similar to the steps taken for the upper guides.
1. Position the right and left roller guides close to the
blade. Loosen the front Lock Handles (FIG. 25, A). Move
the guides towards the blade by pushing the ends of the
Guide Shafts (B), or use the front lock handles to pull the
guides towards the blade. Lock the guides in place. FIG. 25
2. The guides should be approximately 1/16” behind the
gullets of the saw blade. If they need to be moved, loosen
the spring loaded Lever Handle (#43, FIG. 26, C), located
to the left of the Lower Guide Block (#47, D), and move this
block that holds the guides so that the guides are properly
positioned behind the blade gullets. Re-tighten the lever
handle when done.
3. Set both bearing guides to within 1/32” of the saw blade
- about the same thickness of a business card. Do not set
the guides so they touch the sides of the blade, as this will
adversely affect the life of the saw blade and bearings.
4. Adjust the rear bearing guide to be just clear of the back
of the saw blade. Release the guide’s Locking Handle (#49)
(FIG. 27, E) and move the rear guide towards the blade
with the locking handle or by pushing the end of the Rear
Guide Shaft (#53, F). Tighten the handle when done.
FIGURE 26
FIGURE 27
C
D
E
F
ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUIDES & GUARD
NOTE:
Before cutting, set the upper guide bearings
approximately 1/4” above the top surface of the work piece.
This will give the best blade control. FIG. 28.
1. Loosen the Guidepost Lock Knob (#141, FIG. 29, A)
and turn the Guidepost Handle (#140, FIG. 29, B) to raise
or lower the guide post/upper blade guide assembly to the
desired height above the table or work piece. FIG. 28 & 30.
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