Figure 84. Center bolt in mounting assembly.
7.Replace the mounting plate and thread in the center bolt without completely tightening it.
8.Position the riving knife about 3mm or 1⁄8" away from the nearest carbide tooth on the main blade. Note—For a quick gauge, use the 3mm hex wrench to find the correct spac- ing between the blade and the riving knife, as shown in Figure 85.
Figure 85. Checking riving knife distance from
blade tip with 3mm hex wrench.
9.Tighten the center bolt to secure the riving knife in position.
10.Move the internal blade guard (from step 4) back to its original position, and move the sliding table back to center.
Changing Scoring
Blade Set
The scoring blade set consists of an inner and outer blade and four internal shims. Two of these shims are 0.008" thick and two are 0.004". These have been provided so the scoring blade set can match the kerf thickness of the main blade. Figure 86 shows a the scoring blade set laid out for identification.
Figure 86. Scoring blade set separated for
identification.
To change scoring blade set:
1.Move the blade tilt to 0˚ on the control panel (blade 90˚ to table), and raise the main blade and scoring blade up as far as they will go.
2.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
3.Move the sliding table all the way to the left and push the release knob (Figure 87) to expose the internal blade guard that covers the blades and riving knife.
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