Bosch Power Tools GTS1031 manual TAblE pOINTER AdjUSTMENT, Disconnect plug from power

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TAblE pOINTER AdjUSTMENT

If an adjustment to the table pointer is necessary, loosen pointer adjustment screw 1, adjust pointer

2and tighten screw 1 (Fig. 25).

The table pointer should always be adjusted relative to fence pointer.

1.Adjust fence pointer to (zero) - see “Rip Fence Pointer Adjustment”.

2.Make sure the table is in the closed position and slide fence to the right until the fence pointer is at 10”. (Note: A portion of the fence will be off the rail.)

3.Look at fence pointer and note 10” on lower scale.

4.Adjust the table pointer 2 to the same reading on upper scale as that shown on the fence pointer. Both pointers must agree when fence is at this position.

FIG. 25

1 2

RIVINg KNIfE AlIgNMENT

IMpORTANT: The Riving Knife 1 must always be in line with the Saw Blade 2. The Riving Knife 1 is thinner than the width of the Kerf 4 by approxi- mately five thicknesses of paper 5 on each side, depending on the thickness of paper used (Fig 26). Note: The Kerf is the width of the cut made by the teeth on the saw blade.

! WARNING	To prevent personal injury, always
	disconnect plug from power

source before making any adjustments and when attaching or removing the Smart Guard System.

CHECKINg RIVINg KNIfE AlIgNMENT

NOTE: The Riving Knife has been properly aligned at the factory - Check the alignment before making any adjustments.

1.Raise the Saw Blade to maximum height and set the bevel angle to 0°.

2.Remove the Barrier Guard Assembly and Anti- Kickback Device (see manual).

3.Place the Rip Fence 3 on the right side and slide it until it touches the tips of the Saw Blade 2 - Lock fence.

4.Check the alignment:

A.From the top, look down over the Fence and check that the Riving Knife is in line (front to back) with the blade and parallel with the fence.

B.Slide the fence away from the blade. Look over the front of the blade and check that the Riving Knife is in line with the blade.

C.If steps A or B show misalignment, proceed to “Adjusting Riving Knife”.

FIG. 26

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WORK5

4

2

LOOKING DOWN

ON SAW

AdjUSTINg RIVINg KNIfE

1.Raise the Saw Blade 2 to maximum height and set the bevel angle to 0°.

2.Remove the Barrier Guard Assembly and Anti- Kickback Device (see manual).

3.Remove the Table Insert.

4.Place the Rip Fence 3 on the right side and slide it until it touches the tips of the Saw Blade 2 - Lock fence.

5.Loosen Hex Nut 6 with 10mm open end wrench (Fig. 27). Slightly loosen Clamping Screws 8 (1/4- 1/2 turns) using a 5mm Allen wrench provided with table saw (stored in the rear of saw). Loosen Set Screw 7 using a flat screwdriver (Fig. 27).

6.Make four folds in a small piece of paper (6” x 6”) forming five layers (Fig. 26). Paper 5 is used as a “Spacing Gauge.”

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