RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. R)
1.For adjustments, position the fence to the right of the blade, parallel with the miter gauge groove.
2.Place the rear clamp (1) of the fence on the back rail of the table, and lower the front end over the front rail
(2). Push the handle (3) down to lock.
3.To change the position of the fence, lift up on the handle to unlock, and slide the fence to the desired position, then push the handle down to lock.
Fig. R
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RIP FENCE INDICATOR (Fig. T)
NOTE: The rip fence indicator points to the scale on the front of the table saw. Measurement shown by the indicator will provide the user with accuracy up to 1/16 of an inch. Measurement shown is the distance from the blade to the side of the fence closest to the blade.
1.To check the accuracy, measure the actual distance to the side of the rip fence. If there is a difference between the measurement and the indicator, adjust the indicator as shown next.
2.Loosen the indicator screws (1). Slide the indicator to the correct measurement position on the scale, then retighten the indicator screws (1).
Fig. T
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If the fence is loose when the handle is in the locked position: (Fig. S)
1.Move the handle upward to the unlocked position. Turn the adjusting screw (4) clockwise until the rear clamp is snug.
2.DO NOT turn the adjusting screw more than 1/4 turn at a time.
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WARNING
Failure to properly align the fence can cause "kickback" and serious injury could occur.
Fig. S
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Micro
Adjustment
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RIP FENCE OPERATION
The rip fence moves to either side of saw blade. The right side is the most common position. Front and rear guide the fence. Calibrations on the front guide rail show distance between fence and saw blade.
To adjust rip fence, raise clamp lever to maximun height, push fence desired distance from saw blade, and turning
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