PARALLELING BLADE TO TABLE
See Figures 32A-32C.
This procedure squaresthe bladeto the table at 90"
bevel so horizontal cuts will be accurate. This also
reduces kickback, as well as splintering and burning
of the cut edges ofthe workpieca. If the blade is not at
90" bevel, follow the steps to rotate the blade unit
slightly. You will need a framing square and a flat
blade screwdriver.
_1= WARNING: The blade must be perfectly parallel
to thetable at the 90"reading on the bevel scale.
If not, kickback could result, as well as splinter-
ingor burning the cut. Kickback can result in
sarious personal injuryas the workpiece can be
thrown at the operator.
BUse the arm lockknob to lock the arm in0" miter
position (straight forward).
•Turn the elevating handwheel to raise the blade at
least 2 in. above the table.
BRelease the bevel lock lever below the handle. Use
the bevel index knob, just under the handle, to tum
the motor to 90°. The blade will be horizontal. Lock
the bevel lock lever.
BPlace the framing square withthe short end hang-
ingdown in frontof the worktable and the long side
on edge under the blade.
•Lowerthe arm with the elevating handwheel so the
blade surface rests onthe square. Tum the blade
slightlyif necessary so the face of the blade, nota
tooth, lies on the square.
NOADJUSTMENT
NEEDED
FENCE
BEVEL
LOCK
BLADE
FRONTTABLE FRAMINGJ
SQUARE
Fig. 32 A
E Check whether the blade isflat against the edge
theentire length or whether a gap isvisible. If you
can see a gap, adjustthe blade to be at 90" bevel
to the table with the following steps.
•Unlockthe bevel lock lever. Loosen the rearmotor
mount nut, whichholds the motor on the yoke.
Place a flat blade screwdriver inone of the slots,
and rotate thecam behind the nut to eliminate the
gap between the blade and the square.
•Retighten the nut.
ETighten the bevel lock lever. Recheck the blade
andthe square for any gaps.
•Raise the bladewith the elevating handwheel to
approximately halfway up. Index the blade to a
vertical0 °bevel with the bevel indexknob. Lock it
withthe bevel lock lever.
ADJUSTMENT GAP
NEEDED
GAP
dFig. 32 B
CAM
Fig. 32 C
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