Woodstock W1761/W1762 Miter Slot to Blade Parallelism, Example of adjusting blade to Miter slot

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W1761/W1762 12" Table Saw with Riving Knife

Miter Slot to Blade

Parallelism

Your table saw will give the best results if the miter slot and the rip fence are adjusted parallel to the blade. If either of these are not exactly parallel, your cuts and your finished work will be lower in quality, but more importantly, this condition increases the risk of kickback. Take the time to adjust your table saw properly. A few minutes now will be time well spent.

To adjust the blade parallel to the miter slot, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

2.Use an adjustable square to measure the distance from the miter slot to a carbide tip on the blade as shown in Figure 70. Make sure that the face of the adjustable square is even along the miter slot.

3.With the end of the adjustable square just touch- ing the tip, lock the square in place. Now, mark the carbide tip with a marker where you made this mea- surement.

4.Rotate that tip to the other end of the table insert.

5.Slide the adjustable square down to the other end of the table insert, and compare the distance from the marked blade tip to the end of the adjustable square.

—If the blade tip does not touch the end of the adjustable square similar to the first measure- ment, the table will need to be adjusted.

—If the blade tip measurement is the same on both sides, go to Step 8.

6.To adjust the table, loosen the three bolts in the table mounting locations with a 17mm wrench (see Figure 71) and slightly tap the table. Repeat Steps 2-6until the blade and miter slot are parallel. Do not forget to tighten the table mounting bolts when finished.

7.Now check to see if the blade remains parallel to the miter slot when tilted to 45°.

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Figure 70. Example of adjusting blade to

miter slot.

The saw blade is dangerously sharp. Use extra care when handling the blade or working near it. Serious injury is possible.

Table Mounting Locations

Figure 71. Table mounting bolt holes.

SERVICE

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Contents Table SAW with Riving Knife Inventory Differences Important Changes to AssemblyBlade Size Requirements Blade InstallationBlade Requirements Spreader Blade GuardGuard Location to secure blade guard Screw Installing Blade Guard & SpreaderTo remove the pawls, do these steps Anti-Kickback PawlsWhen Not to Use the Blade Guard When to Use the Blade GuardWhen to Use the Riving Knife Installing Riving KnifeWhen Not to Use the Riving Knife Riving KnifeTools Needed Spreader or Riving Knife AlignmentChecking Alignment Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife Adjusting AlignmentPossible Tools Needed Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1-4, onD3697-Standard Zero-Clearance Insert Optional Table InsertDescription New Parts=\FjVainBVXcZhVcYIddah Page Contents Woodstock Technical Support IntroductionIntroduction Introduction Controls and Features Standard Safety Instructions SafetyAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Table Saws Below are tips to avoid the most common causes of kickback Preventing KickbackProtecting Yourself from Kickback Do not stand directly behind Blade when making a cutCommon Terms Extension Cords W1761 220V Single-Phase OperationW1761 Electrical Specifications W1762 440V 3-Phase Operation W1762 220V 3-Phase OperationPhase Converter Electrical SpecificationsUnpacking Items Needed for Set UpDescription Qty Immediately discard all Plastic bags and packMachine Inventory InventoryFence Inventory Box Inventory FigureExtension Table Inventory Fence Rail InventoryMachine Placement Cleaning MachineExtension Table To install the front and rear rails, do these stepsLeveling main extension table Support Leg Hex Nut Foot Support leg fastened to main Extension table Saw Blade To install the blade, do these stepsArbor To change the arbor, do these stepsTo install the blade guard, do these steps To install and adjust the table insert, do these stepsTable Insert Blade Guard & SplitterSplitter To install the riving knife, do these stepsTo install the switch, do these steps ON/OFF SwitchTo install the miter gauge, do these steps Miter GaugeRecommended adjustment checklist Recommended AdjustmentsDust Collection Recommended CFM at Dust PortTo test run the machine, do these steps Test RunBasic Controls GeneralRipping blade features see Figure Disabling On/Off SwitchCrosscut blade features see Figure Blade SelectionDado Blades see Figure Combination blade features see FigureLaminate blade features see Figure Non-Through Through Cuts Workpiece InspectionNon-Through Cuts Through CutsTypical ripping operation RippingCrosscutting To make a crosscut using the miter gauge, do these stepsTo perform a miter cut, do these steps Miter CutsBlade Tilt & Bevel Cuts To use a stacked or wobble dado blade, do these steps Dado CuttingDisconnect the SAW from Power To cut rabbets with the dado blade, do these steps Rabbet CuttingFirst cut to create a rabbet With a standard blade To cut rabbets with the standard blade, do these stepsResaw Barrier ResawingTo build the auxiliary fence, do these steps Auxiliary FenceTo perform resawing operations, do these steps Resawing OperationsTable Saw Accessories D3585 Bore General Purpose D3586 Fine Finishing D3587 100 Operations Lubrication CleaningDaily Check Weekly CheckMotor & Electrical TroubleshootingW1761/W1762 12 Table Saw with Riving Knife OperationsTo remove the flat belt, do these steps Replacing Flat BeltDeflect it no more than 1⁄8 To install the new belt, do these stepsTo set the 45 stop bolt, do these steps Blade Tilt StopsTo set the 90 stop bolt, do these steps To set the digital readout, do these steps To adjust the tilt indicator arrow, do these stepsDigital Readout Miter Slot to Blade Parallelism Example of adjusting blade to Miter slotBlade Alignment To adjust the blade by moving the table, do these stepsClamping Pressure and Parallelism Adjusting FenceSquare and Height Miter gauge diagram W1761 magnetic switch SwitchSee Figure W1761 Wiring DiagramW1762 Electrical Components W1762 magnetic switch prewired to 220V, 3-phaseW1762 Wiring Diagram 220V, 3-Phase W1762 Wiring Diagram 440V, 3-Phase Parts Blade Guard Assembly Blade Guard Assembly Parts ListFence Assembly Fence Assembly Parts List Miter Gauge Assembly Miter Gauge Parts List Main Table, Motor & Cabinet Motoraccesscover Main Table, Motor & Cabinet Parts ListMitergaugemountingbracket Extension Table Assembly Extension Table Parts List Label Placement Warranty Page Page Comments Warranty RegistrationBOX BELLINGHAM, WA