2.Blade must already be tensioned and tracking properly.
3.Loosen thumb screw (J) and move guide block by turning knob (K) so that the front of the guide wheels (L) are just behind the gullet (curved area at base of tooth) of the blade.
4.Tighten thumb screw (J).
Thrust Bearing
5.Loosen thumb screw (M) and turn knob (N) to move the support bearing (O) in or out until the bearing is approximately 0.016” (or 1/64") behind the blade. You can use a feeler gauge to set this distance, or simply place a dollar bill folded twice (four thicknesses) between the support bearing and the blade. (A dollar bill is .004” thick, so four thicknesses provides the necessary distance.)
6.Tighten thumb screw (M).
7.Loosen the socket screw (P) and turn the screw (R) on each guide wheel to move the guide wheels about .004” from the blade. Tighten socket screw (P) when finished.
Miter Gauge
Refer to Figures 51, 52.
A miter gauge is provided for crosscutting. Slide the miter gauge into the
To use the miter gauge, loosen the handle and rotate the gauge body until the desired angle on the scale lines up with the pointer. Tighten handle.
For precise crosscuts, the 90° angle of the miter gauge to the blade can be verified as follows (Refer to Figure 52). A wide blade works best for this procedure.
1.Set the miter gauge at 90°.
2.Place a square against the miter gauge and against the blade, as shown.
3.Adjust the miter gauge until the square lies flush against both it and the blade.
4.Loosen the screw and shift the pointer as needed. Retighten screw.
The miter gauge, when not in use, can be placed into the hooks on the stand. See Figure
53.Loosen the miter gauge handle, and slide the miter gauge into the top hook. Pivot the miter gauge bar into the lower hook, then tighten the miter gauge handle to secure the miter gauge to the stand.
Figure 51
Figure 52
Figure 53
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