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Figure 39. Checking alignment of blade guard.
10.If the blade guard/splitter is to the right of the blade as shown in Figure 40, add washers between the splitter and front mounting bracket and adjust the rear splitter support as shown in Figure 40.
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Figure 40. Improper splitter/blade alignment.
11.Recheck guard alignment to the blade and to the table top. Adjust as necessary and tight- en all the bolts before use. If the blade guard is properly aligned, please skip ahead to the next section; otherwise, continue with the next step.
12.If the splitter is positioned to the left of the blade, alignment cannot be achieved by washer placement. Adjustment of the front support bracket is required as shown in Figure 41. Loosen the adjustment screws and move the front support bracket to the right.
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Proper Alignment | Added Washers |