Riving Knife
Alignment
The riving knife must be aligned with the blade or it will interfere with the workpiece when it moves through the cutting path.
Tools Needed | Qty |
Straightedge | 1 |
Phillips Screwdriver #2 | 1 |
Wrench 10mm | 1 |
To align the riving knife with the blade: |
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1.DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2.Remove the blade guard and table insert.
3.Loosen the two riving knife mounting screws about 1⁄4 turn each (loosening these screws too much makes it difficult to accurately adjust the riving knife).
4.Place the straightedge firmly against the blade, making sure that it does not touch the carbide teeth (Figure 24).
Mounting
Screws
Figure 24. Aligning the riving knife to the blade
with a straightedge.
5.Align the riving knife against the straightedge, space it about an 1⁄8" away from the blade, then carefully tighten the mounting screws.
6.Double-check the alignment of the riving knife to the blade to make sure it did not move when you tightened the mounting screws, and readjust if necessary.
7.Replace the table insert and blade guard.
Blade Guard
Adjustment
The blade guard must return to the closed posi- tion against the table after each cut has been made, so the operator is not exposed to the mov- ing blade when working around the saw. Figure 25 shows the blade guard in the closed position.
Figure 25. Blade guard in closed position.
To adjust the blade guard:
1.DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2.Loosen the front/rear blade guard fastener (depending on which side is sticking) 1⁄4 turn.
3.Test the blade guard movement with your hand by raising it up and letting it go.