A
B
E 
D
C 
Fig. 32 | Fig. 33 |
ADJUSTING BLADE GUARD
1.After an extended period of time, the movable blade guard (A) Fig. 32, might become sloppy and move erratically when the cuttinghead is lowered. This can be easily corrected by slightly tightening nut (B) until the lower blade guard (A) moves smoothly.
2.As soon as the cuttinghead begins to lower, the lower blade guard (A) Fig. 32, should begin to move. If it does not, simply loosen screw (C) Fig. 33, and rotate eccentric (D) so that the eccentric (D) is contacting the actuating arm (E) when the cuttinghead is in the top position. Then tighten screw (C).
ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF CUTTINGHEAD RETURN SPRING
The tension of the cuttinghead return spring has been adjusted at the factory in order that the cuttinghead returns to the up position after a cut has been made. If it ever becomes necessary to
ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN CUTTINGHEAD ARM AND TRUNNION
After a long period of time it may become necessary to adjust the sliding fit between the cuttinghead arm (B) Fig. 34, and the trunnion (C) by tightening nut (D). Correct adjustment is when a good snug sliding fit is obtained between these two parts. This adjustment should not be too tight that it restricts the sliding movement of the cuttinghead arm (B) or too loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw cut.
ADJUSTING DOWNWARD TRAVEL
OF SAW BLADE
The downward travel of the saw blade was adjusted at the factory to prevent the saw blade from contacting any metal surfaces of the machine. If an ajustment is ever necessary to limit the downward travel of the saw blade for operations such as dado cutting (see section of manual on DADO CUTTING ), loosen wing nut (E) Fig. 34, and make adjustment by turning adjusting screw (F). Tighten wing nut (E) after adjustment is completed.
LOCKING CUTTINGHEAD GUIDE RODS
The cuttinghead guide rods (G) Fig. 34, can be locked in place in order to use the saw as a conventional miter saw (using the saw as a chop saw instead of a sliding saw) by tightening lock knob
(H). When using the saw as a chop saw, the cuttinghead should be all the way to the rear position before locking in place.
A
BD
C 
F
E
H
J
L
K G
Fig. 34
ADJUSTING SLIDING FIT BETWEEN GUIDE RODS AND TABLE ASSEMBLY
To adjust the sliding fit between guide rods (G) Fig. 34, and table assembly (J), remove lock knob (H) and loosen locknut (K). With wrenches provided, hold locknut (K) while turning adjusting nut (L) clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the sliding action of the guide rods (G). This adjustment should not be too tight that itrestricts the sliding movement of the rods or too loose that it affects the accuracy of the saw cut. When correct adjustment is made, hold adjusting nut (L) and tighten locknut (K) with wrenches provided. Replace lock knob (H). Periodically lubricate guide rods (G) using a light oil or spray lubricant to keep the guide rods (G) sliding smoothly.
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