ADDITIONAL BLADE ADJUSTMENTS (FIG. T)

TOOLS REQUIRED

•10 mm open end or 10mm combination wrench

•4mmhexkey

•Framing square

•Medium size flat blade screw driver

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

1.Turn saw switch OFF and remove plug from the power source.

2.Remove blade guard and splitter assembly, miter gauge and rip fence.

3.Using the 10 mm hex wrench, slightly loosen the two middle blade alignment rod strap bolts (1) and two- rear blade alignment rod strap bolts (2) located on the underside of the saw table. (Fig. T).

Fig. T

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size flat blade screwdriver and gently pry the front of the blade alignment rod to the RIGHT or LEFT. Simultaneously measure the distance at the front and rear of the blade to an edge of a miter slot. When the distances are with in 1/64 in. or closer, tighten both front blade alignment rod strap bolts (3) while holding the rod firmly in place. NOTE: The blade alignment rod will only move slightly.

Tighten both middle blade alignment rod strap

bolts (1). NOTE: Re-check to make sure all six bolts are properly tightened and that the distance from the front and rear of the blade to the miter gauge groove are within 1/64th of an inch from one another.

Re-install blade guard and splitter assembly and adjust the alignment with the blade as outlined earlier in the operator's manual. See INTALLING AND CHANGING THE BLADE and BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY sections.

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4.While standing at the rear of the saw, use a medium size flat blade screwdriver and gently pry the rear of the blade alignment rod to the RIGHT or LEFT. Using the framing square, simultaneously measure the distance at the front and rear of the blade to an edge of a miter slot. When the distances are within 1/64 in. or closer, tighten both rear blade alignment rod strap bolts (2) while holding the rod firmly in place. NOTE: The blade alignment rod will only move slightly.

5.tf alignment is not achieved by rear adjustment, loosen the two front blade alignment rod strap bolts (3).

6.While standing at the front of the saw, use a medium

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137218030001, 137.218030 specifications

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