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Removing the blade guard assembly (Fig. C)
WARNING
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet.
1.Remove the table insert.
2.With the blade elevation handwheel (1), raise the blade to the maximum height.
3.Loosen blade lock handle (2) do not pull on handle just turn and move the handwheel (1) to 45° on the bevel scale.
4.Tighten the bevel lock handle.
5.Cover the blade teeth with a piece of folded cardboard or position the plastic blade guard over the blade to protect your hands.
6.Loosen the nut (5) and remove the blade guard assembly, then retighten the nut.
7.Return the blade to 90° and replace the table insert.
NOTE: When took off the insert, and rise the blade, kick back pawl will snap in the hole on the table and can not take off. Make sure the insert is assembled before rising the blade.
ALIGNING THE BLADE GUARD SPLITTER (FIG. D)
WARNING
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet.
•When installing the blade guard, cover the blade teeth with a piece of folded cardboard to protect yourself from possible injury.
•Never operate this machine without the safety guard in place for all through sawing operations.
IMPORTANT: The splitter must always be correctly aligned with the blade so the cut workpiece will pass on either side without binding or twisting.
1.Remove the table insert and raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the blade elevation handwheel clockwise.
2.Lift the blade guard and position it toward the rear of the table.
3.Adjust the blade to the 90° vertical position by unlocking the blade tilting lock knob and turning the bevel tilting handwheel counterclockwise, and then lock into position.
4.To see if the blade (1) and splitter (2) are correctly aligned, lay a combination square along the side of the blade and against the splitter (making sure the square is between the teeth of the blade).
5.Tilt the blade to the 45° position and check the alignment again.
6.If the blade and splitter are not correctly aligned:
a.Remove the blade guard by removing the wing bolt that locks the guard in place.
b.Loosen and remove the two bolts (3) from the mounting bracket (5).
7.Place two spacers (4) on the guard mounting bracket (attached to the saw). Position them over the corresponding mounting bolt holes (refer to step
8.Replace the two guard mounting bolts (3) and tighten securely. Also reattach the blade guard assembly, affixing it to the machine by its’ corresponding wing bolt.
9.Check the splitter and blade alignment again at both 90° and 45°.
10.Add or remove the spacers until the alignment is correct.
11.Replace the table insert.
Fig. D
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