RiPFENCEiNDiCATORADJUSTMENT(FIG.Q)

1_Theripfenceindicator(6)pointstothemeasurement scale.Thescaleshowsthedistancefromthesideof thefencetonearestsideoftheblade.

2_ Measuretheactualdistancewitha rule.if there isadifferencebetweenthemeasurementandthe

indicator, adjust the indicator (6)_

3_ Loosen the screw (7) and slide the indicator to the correct measurement on the scale. Tighten the screw and remeasure with the rule.

IA WARNINGn

To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position end the plug is not connected to the power source outtet.

ADJUSTING THE 90° (0°) AND 45 ° POSiTiVE STOPS (FIG. R, S, T}

Your saw has positive stops that will quickly position the saw blade at 90 ° (0°) to the taNe. Make adjustments only if necessary.

O0° (0°) Stop

1.Disconnect the saw from the power source.

2.Turn the blade elevation handwheel and raise the blade to the maximum elevation.

3.Loosen the blade bevel lock knob (1) and move the blade to the maximum vertical position, then tighten the lock knob (1).

4.Place a combination square on the table and against the blade (2) to determine if the blade is 90° (0°) to

the table. (Fig. S)

5.If the blade is not 90° (0°) to the table, loosen the two set screws (4), located on the collar (5) underneath the table saw (Fig. T) with the hex key and back off the collar.

6.Loosen the bevel lock knob, turn the blade tilting handwheel to move the blade until it is 90° (0°) to the

table and tighten the bevel lock knob.

7.Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3) when the blade is 90° (0°) to the table. Tighten the

two set screws (4) (Fig.T).

Fig. R

Fig. S

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45 °

45° Stop

1.With the blade in the upright 90° (0°) position, loosen the bevel lock knob and move the blade to the maximum bevel angle.

2.Place the combination square on the table as shown in Fig. S to check if the blade is 45° to the table.

3.If the blade is not 45 ° to the table, loosen the two set screws (4), located on the collar (5) underneath the table saw, (Fig. T) with the hex key, and back off the collar.

4.Loosen the bJade bevel lock knob, turn the blade tilting handwheel to move the blade until it is 45° to the table and tighten the blade beve! lock knob.

5.Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3) when the blade is 45° to the table. Tighten the two set screws.

BLADE TILTING POINTER

1.When the blade is positioned at 90° (0°), adjust the blade tilt pointer to read 0° on the scale.

2.Loosen the mounting screw, position pointer over 0° and tighten the screw.

NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood before making critical cuts. Measure for exactness.

Fig. T

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137.24884 specifications

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