g0651/g0652 10" extreme series table saws -31-
figure 35. Basic table saw controls.
Blade tilt
handwheel
Blade height
handwheel
Blade height
lock
Blade tilt
lock
digital
readout
Fence
lock
Blade Tilt: to adjust the blade tilt, l oosen the
blade tilt lock , turn the blade tilt handwheel to
position the blade at the desired angle, and tight-
en the lock shown in figure 35.

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this section on blade selection is by no means
comprehensive. always follow the saw blade
manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe
and efficient operation of your table saw.
Ripping blade features:
• Best for cutting with the grain of the
workpiece.
• 20-40 teeth.
• Flat-top ground tooth profile.
• large gullets for large chip removal.
figure 36. ripping blade.
Blade Selection
crosscut blade features:
• Best for cutting across the grain of the
workpiece.
• 60-80 teeth.
• alternate top bevel tooth profile.
• small hook angle and a shallow gullet.

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figure 37. Crosscutting blade.
Blade height: to set the blade height, unlock the
blade height lock, turn the handwheel to set the
blade height approximately 1⁄4" higher than the
workpiece, then re-tighten the blade height lock.
fence Lock: after adjusting the fence to the
desired width of cut, lock it in place by firmly push-
ing the fence lock down until it stops.
Digital Readout: displays the current blade
angle when the handwheel is moved and power
is connected to the table saw. see page 53 for
setting the digital readout.