INSTALLING RIP SCALE INDICATORS
SCREWS
See Figure 28.
The rip scale indicators on the arm show the distance between the blade and the dp fence with the fence in the front and rear positions. The upper scale is used when the fence is positioned directly behind the front table. The lower scale is used when the fence is at the extreme roar, directly in front of the column.
The
RIP SCALE
INDICATOR
CARRIAGE
SPEEDNUT
•Remove the following from a small hardware bag.
2 rip scale indicators
4 screws
2 speed nuts
•On the left of the radial arm saw, remove the carriage lock knob and spring.
•Remove the two carriage cover screws and the carriage cover.
•Insert a speed nut inside the carriage cover with the flat side up. Place the scale indicator on top of the carriage cover and attach with two screws. Se- curely tighten screws.
•Replace the carriage cover and tighten the carriage cover screws.
•Replace carriage lock knob and spring.
•Repeat for the right side.
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CARRIAGE | SCREWS |
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LOCKKNOB | Fig. 28 |
To complete setting up your saw, continue with the Adjustment prroceduros.The adjustments should be checked regularly, depending on usage. Your saw will provide accurate cuts with fine tolerances as long as you protect the accuracy with frequent alignment checks. The radial arm saw can perform a wide range of high quality cuts.
The final step will be connecting the control cut device. The control cut device offers many benefits. As it increases operator control, it eliminates the risk in a cross cut of the saw "climbing" out and over the workpiece at the operator. Feed control of the blade as it cuts through the workpiece increases, as does the accuracy of the cut. The following adjustments need to be completed before the control cut device is connected.
Your radial arm saw is designed to perform a variety of | ,_ | CAUTION: | Failure to check alignments and | |
complex cuts with fine tolerances. A weekly alignment | ||||
| perform the adjustments in the initial set up or on | |||
check ensures that your saw can perform with precision. |
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It takes about ten minutes and the results is better |
| machine damage. | ||
performance and a longer life for your saw: |
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Perform the checks in the order given. If you miss an adjustment, go back to the missed adjustment and repeat all steps from that point forward.
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