Blade Alignment
The blade position can be adjusted slightly in case it contacts the table insert when raised or tilted. This adjustment can be made either by moving the whole trunnion assembly, or by just moving the arbor bracket. Try adjusting by mov- ing the whole trunnion first, this is the easier of the two ways.
To adjust the blade position by moving the trunnion:
1.Disconnect the machine from the power source!
2.Remove the table and wings and set them to one side. Be sure to note the position of the table shims. Replace them to their original position before
3.Loosen the four trunnion mounting bolts as shown in Figure 42, and nudge to either the left or right depending on where the blade is hitting the saw.
Trunnion Mount Bolts
Figure 42. Trunnion mounting bolts.
The table and wings rep- resent a very heavy load. DO NOT over- exert yourself while lift- ing or moving the table and wings – get assis- tance.
4.Reattach the table, making sure there is ade- quate blade clearance through all blade adjustments. Recheck guard alignment to the blade and to the table top. Adjust as nec- essary and tighten down all the bolts before use.
5.If the blade is still contacting the insert, repeat Steps
6.Recheck the blade to miter slot adjustments, and adjust as necessary.
Bracket Lock Bolt |
Arbor Bracket |
Figure 43. Adjusting arbor bracket.
To adjust the blade position by moving the arbor bracket:
1.Disconnect the machine from the power source!
2.Remove the table and wings and set them to one side. Be sure to note the position of the table shims. Replace them to their original position before
3.Loosen the bracket lock bolt shown in
Figure 43.
4.Slowly slide the arbor bracket towards the end of the shaft.
NOTICE
If you make the adjustment described in this section, check and adjust the blade splitter to make sure it aligns with the blade.
G1023S Series