-34- Model g0690/g0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)
the riving knife included with this machine is 0.1"
(2.5mm) thick and is only designed for 10" diam-
eter blades.
When choosing a main blade, make sure the
blade size meets the requirements listed below.
the thickness of the blade body and teeth can be
measured with calipers or any precision measur-
ing device.
Blade Size Requirements:
• Body thickness: 0.071"-0.094" (1.8-2.4mm)
• Kerf (tooth) thickness: 0.102"-0.126"
(2.6-3.2mm)
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