-28- model g0555/g0555p (mfg. Since 5/11)
Table Tilt calibration
When properly adjusted, the positive stop bolt
enables the table to be quickly returned perpen-
dicular with the blade.
to tilt the table to the left, the positive stop bolt
must be lowered from its correct height, then re-
adjusted after the table is returned to 0°.
Tools Needed Qty
Wrench 13mm ....................................................1
phillips Screwdriver #2 .......................................1
machinist's Square .............................................1
To set the positive stop 90˚ to the blade:
1. make sure the blade is correctly tensioned as
described in the Tensioning Blade subsec-
tion earlier in this manual.
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3. loosen the two table lock knobs that secure
the table to the trunnions.
4. loosen the hex nut that locks the positive
stop bolt in place.
5. Completely raise the upper blade guide
assembly, then place the machinist's square
flat on the table and against the side of the
blade, as illustrated in the figure below.
Positive
Stop
Table
Square
figure 37. Using a square to adjust the table
perpendicular to the side of the blade.
6. raise or lower the positive stop bolt until the
table is perpendicular to the side of the blade,
then re-tighten the hex nut against the cast-
ing to secure the setting.
7. rest the table on the positive stop bolt, then
re-tighten the table lock knobs to secure the
table perpendicular to the side of the blade.
8. observe the position of the table tilt pointer
on the tilt scale located underneath the front
of the table (see the figure below).
9. if the pointer is not correctly positioned at the
0° mark, then loosen the pointer screw, posi-
tion the pointer at the 0° mark, and re-tighten
the screw to hold it in place.
figure 36. positive stop bolt set at 90° (viewed
from behind the table).
positive
Stop Bolt
figure 38. location of the table tilt scale.
tilt Scale
pointer