Powermatic pm1000 operating instructions Riving knife alignment, Lateral alignment

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9.5.2Tilt stop 45°

Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for 45° setting, as shown in Figure 22. Loosen nut (B1) with 11mm wrench, and turn set screw (B2) with a hex key the needed amount. Retighten nut (B1).

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9.6Riving knife alignment

9.6.1Lateral alignment

The saw blade and riving knife must be in line as close as possible with each other (lateral alignment) for the prevention of kickback. Upon initial blade guard and riving knife installation no further adjustment should be necessary. Alignment should be checked and adjusted, if required, after each blade change.

Check the alignment as follows:

1.Remove blade guard, pawl assemblies, and table insert.

2.Place a straightedge (A, Figure 23) on the table so it rests against blade (B) and riving knife (C). Rotate blade so that top of blade tooth touches straightedge.

Figure 23

The saw blade and riving knife must be in line. If adjustment is needed:

3.Pull quick-release lever (A, Figure 24) and remove riving knife, making note as to which direction riving knife needs to be moved to align it with saw blade.

4.Use a 3mm hex key to make adjustments to four set screws (D, Figure 25) accessible through openings located in the corners of the clamp plate (B, Figure 25).

5.Adjust any number of setscrews required to bring riving knife in alignment with saw blade. Then reinsert riving knife, secure by tightening lever (A) and check the alignment per step 2.

6.Repeat steps 3–5 until alignment is correct.

Figure 24

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