Parallelism
Align the fence alongside the miter slot as shown in Figure 86, and lock it down.
If the fence is not parallel to the miter slot:
1.Loosen the fence lock handle.
2.Remove the fence from the saw and adjust the set screws on the rear side of the front bracket shown in Figure 85.
3.Make very minor adjustments and recheck by reclamping the fence along the miter slot after each adjustment. Keep in mind that a small turn of the set screw can make a large difference over the length of the fence. Be sure clamping pressure is still adequate.
Figure 86. Example of fence aligned parallel to
miter slot.
Miter Gauge |
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Tools Needed | Qty |
Hex Wrench 2.5mm | 1 |
Phillips Head Screwdriver | 1 |
Machinist Square | 1 |
Adjustable Square | 1 |
To adjust the miter gauge so it is perpendicu- lar to the saw blade:
1.Slide the miter gauge into the miter gauge slot to the left of the blade.
2.Push in the shaft (Figure 87).
3.Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge and place a square against the face of the miter body and the blade.
4.Adjust the miter body until the pointer is at 0° and there is no space between the square and the blade, then tighten the lock knob.
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Stop Screw |
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Jam Nut | Miter Body | |
Pointer | ||
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Shaft |
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| Set | |
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