TOINS'i'ALLBLADEGUARDASSEMBLY

See Figure 23.

Proper installationof the blade guard assembly means that the saw blade and rivingknifeare in alignment. ALWAYS align the rivingknife to the saw b/ade priorto turning on the table saw.

Lower the blade and remove the throat plate.

Make sure the bevel looldng leveris securelypushed to

the (eft. Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheelclockwise.

Loosen the two hex nuts enoughto slide the riving knife down between the shims. Do not remove the

he]<nuts. Partially retightenthe hex nuts,Check the blade and r(vin9knife alignment, _nd mska sure the

rlving knife clears the blade by 1/8 in.

Align the blade and rivingknife as shown. Blade align- merit with the rivingknife can be adjusted for diffarard blade widths. Refer 1o To Cheek, Replace, or Adjust the Riving Knife and Blade Guard Assembly in the AdjusO'nentSection, Check the blade guard eseambiy for clearances and free movemanL

NOTE: If the rivingknife is not positionedcorrectly

lwtth blade up) it could contact the saw table when the blade is lowered znd rastJ'ictblade elevation.

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41L WARNING: Do not allow familiaritywith tools to make you careless. Remember that a sarelese fraction of a second is suf_cfentto inflict severe

injury.

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iWARNING; Ah_,ayswest safety gogglesor safer7 gbsses with side shieldswhen operatingtools. Failureto do so could resultin objects being thrown into your eyes in posaibieserious injury.

_lk WARNING: Do not usa any attachments or

accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of'ibistool. The use of attachments or accessories

not recommended can resultin serious personal injury.

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WARNING: Aifhough many of the illustrat;ons in

this manual are shown with the blade guard removed for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically instxucted to do so.

Tighten hex nuts securely.

Lowerthe blade and reinstaflthe throat plate. Tighten the screws securely.

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Fig. 23

APPLICATIONS

You may usethis tool for the purposeslisted below:.

Straight line cutting operationssuch as cross cutting, r_pping,mitering,beveling, and compound cutting

Dado or molding outs with optional accessories

Cabinet making and woodworking

NOl'F.: This table saw Jsdesigned to cut wood and wood

compoe_i_nl:_mdu_sonly,

BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW

The 3-prong p[ug must be plugged into a matching out- let that is propertylnst_fled and groundedaccording to all focal codes and ordinances.Improper connection of

the equipmentcan resultin elec_c shock. Do not modify the plug if it will not.fit the cuber. Have the correct outlet

inst_led bye qus)ified electrician. Refer to the E}ectric_ section in this manual.

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315.21829 specifications

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