Powermatic 1791228K, 64A Adjustments, Dado Insert, Blade Adjustment, Resetting the Pointer

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Dado Insert

Dadoing is cutting a rabbet or a wide groove into the workpiece. The dado insert, shown in Figure 27, is included as standard equipment with your saw. Rotate the set screws as needed to level the dado insert with table surface.

Do not use the standard table insert for dadoing operations.

Adjustments

Disconnect motor from power source before making any adjustments.

Blade Adjustment

1.To raise and lower the saw blade, loosen the front lock knob (A) on the elevating handwheel as shown in Figure 28.

2.Turn front handwheel (B) clockwise to raise saw blade and counterclockwise to lower saw blade.

3.Tighten lock knob (A) when the desired height of blade is reached.

4.To tilt the saw blade to the left, loosen lock knob (C) on the tilting handwheel as shown in Figure 28.

5.Turn handwheel (D) to tilt saw blade to desired angle, as read on indicator scale on front of saw.

6.Tighten lock knob (C).

Resetting the Pointer

After a long period of time, the tilt pointer on the front of the saw may require adjusting. If this is necessary, do the following:

1.Set the saw blade to cut a perfect 90 degrees. Use a square to confirm this position.

2.Remove the front lock knob and raise handwheel (A and B, Figure 28) to make the pointer's set screw accessible as shown in Figure 29.

3.Loosen the set screw and move the indicator point to "0" on the scale.

4.Tighten set screw and re-install handwheel and lock knob.

Figure 27

Figure 28

Figure 29

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