45˚ & 90˚ Stops
The Model G0444/G0444Z Table Saw is equipped with positive stops at 45¡ and 90¡. When properly adjusted, they provide quick and precise guides for blade bevel adjustment.
Use caution and remain alert when working around the saw blade. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.
To set the 45˚ & 90˚ stops:
1.Disconnect the machine from the power source!!
2.Raise the saw blade to its maximum height by turning the front handwheel clockwise.
3.Adjust the blade to the 90û position.
4.Place a machinist's square against the blade and table surface, as shown in Figure 58.
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Figure 58. Checking blade angle to table.
5.With the square in place, inspect for gaps along the blade and square.
6.If a gap exists at either the top or bottom of the square, loosen the lock nut (A) and adjustment bolt (B) shown in Figure 59.
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Figure 59. 90¡ and 45¡ stop bolt adjustments.
7.Turn the handwheel until the blade and square are flush from top to bottom.
8.Snug the adjustment screw and tighten the lock nut.
9.Recheck the blade with the square to ensure the screw has not been over-tightened.
10.Using the side handwheel, adjust the blade bevel until you hit the 45¡ positive stop. Check the bevel with an adjustable square set to 45û.
11.If variations exist, loosen the lock nut (C) and adjust the stop bolt (D) (Figure 59) until the blade and square match.
12.Tighten the lock nut and recheck the bevel by adjusting the blade back to 90¡, then back to 45¡.
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