Figure 28. Checking alignment of blade guard.
7.If the blade guard/splitter is to the right of the blade as shown in Figure 29. simply add washers between the splitter and front mounting bracket, and adjust the rear splitter support as shown in Figure 29.
Figure 29. Improper splitter/blade alignment.
G1022 Series Contractor Saws
Figure 30. Proper splitter/blade alignment.
8.Recheck guard alignment to the blade and to the table top. Adjust as necessary and tight- en all the bolts before use. If the blade guard is properly aligned, please skip ahead to the next section; otherwise, continue with the next step.
9.If the splitter is positioned to the left of the blade, alignment cannot be achieved by washer placement. Adjustment of the front support bracket is required as shown in Figure 30. Loosen the adjustment screws and move to the right.
10.Recheck guard alignment to the blade and to the table top. Adjust as necessary and tight- en down all the bolts before use.
11.Adjust the blade to 45¡ and raise and lower it through the full range. Readjust blade to 90¡ and raise and lower it through the full range. There should be no contact between the base and the table insert or any other part of the saw. If there is, repeat Steps 1-10.
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