INSTALLING THE TABLE SIDE EXTENSIONS- cont'd (FIG. O)

6.Snap one location seat (5) over the end of the rear table extension tube (3). Make sure the locating pin

(6)in the location seat fits into the matching hole in the extension tube (Fig. O).

7.Install the left hand table extension in a similar way.

NOTE:

For illustration purposes the view in Fig. O looks "through" the saw table to the under side of the table.

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INSTALLING REAR TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. P)

1.Place the rear table extension onto the two rear table extension tubes (1).

2.Snap two location seats (4) over the two rear table extension tubes (1).Make sure the locating pin in the

location seat fits into the matching hole (5) in the extension tube.

3.Insert rear table extension tubes (1) into the two holes in the rear of the saw table and into extension

tube brackets under the table.

Position rear table support so instruction labels are up.

4.Snap one location seat (4) over the end of the left rear table extension tube (1). Make sure the locating pin in the location seat fits into the matching hole in the extension tube.

Fig. P

ADJUSTING REAR TABLE EXTENSION

1.Rear table extension should be positioned as close as possible to the rear of the table when ripping short work pieces.

2.Rear table extension should be pulled out fully until the location seat prevents it from moving outward when ripping long work pieces that require extra support as you are completing the cut.

RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. Q)

1.The fence (1) is moved by lifting up on the handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desired location. Pushing down on the handle locks the fence in position.

2.Position the fence on the right side of the table, and along the miter gauge groove.

3.Lock the fence handle. The fence should be parallel with the miter gauge groove.

4.If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to the groove, do the following:

Loosen the two screws (3) and lift up on the handle

(2).

Hold the fence bracket (4) firmly against the front of the saw table. Move the far end of the fence until it

is parallel with the miter gauge groove.

Tighten both screws and push the handle to lock.

5.If fence is loose when the handle is in the locked (downward) position, do the following:

Move the handle (2) upward and turn the adjusting nut (5) clockwise until the rear clamp is snug. Do not

turn the adjusting screw more than 1/4 turn at a time.

Over-tightening the adjusting screw will cause the fence to come out of alignment.

IAWARNING

Failure to properly align fence can cause "kickback" and serious injury.

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137.248830 specifications

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