SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
Rip Fence |
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The fence must engage square to the front rail before the rear clamp locks on the back rail. The rear clamp acts as a secondary lock for fence position. When adjusted correctly, the lever lock begins to apply pressure on the back rail during the last third of its stroke. To adjust the fence:
1.Position the fence on the table so its edge is at the edge of the miter slot.
2.Tighten the locking lever. If the fance remains parallel with the miter slot, no adjustment is necessary. If the fence is out of parallel, loosen the two bolts at the top of the fence. See Figure 14.
Figure 14. Fence adjustment bolts
3.Hold the front of the fence firmly against the front of the saw table. Move the rear of the fence until the entire length of the fence is parallel to the miter slot.
4.Re-tighten adjustment bolts. Slide the fence several inches across the table and re-clamp the fence at the edge of the miter slot. If the fence is still out of alignment, repeat the procedure.
If the fence fails to clamp tightly, or loosens over time, add or reduce clamping tension by loosen- ing or tightening the rear clamp adjustment nut located at the front of the fence. See Figure 15. To adjust clamping tension:
1.Loosen the clamping lock handle.
2.Turn the clamp adjustment nut clockwise to tighten clamping pressure.
3.Turn the clamp adjustment nut counter- clockwise to loosen clamping pressure.
When making adjustments, loosen or tighten in small steps. Re-check fence tension after each adjustment. Use caution when tightening. Over- tightening causes the self-adjustment feature to fail.
Figure 15. Fence tension adjustment nut.
Tip – Attach a piece of 3⁄4" thick hardwood to the blade side of the fence. This protects the fence from contact with the blade when dadoing or rip- ping thin stock. The fence is already drilled to accept the needed screws.
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