Harbor Freight Tools 42818 Adjustments, General Maintenance, Saw Blade Perpendicular to Fence

General Maintenance

1.After use, blow table and motor holes clean with an air hose.

2.Empty Dust Collector Bag after each use.

Warning: Do not empty Dust Collection Bag around any sparks or flame. An explosion could occur.

3.Periodically wipe down all metal parts with a clean cloth and a light oil. Never use solvents to clean plastic parts.

4.All motor bearings are factory lubricated and do not require maintenance.

Adjustments

Warning: Always disconnect power to the saw before making any adjustments. Adjust- ments should always be done by a qualified technician.

Saw Blade Perpendicular to Fence

1.Position the rotating table for a 90 degree cut.

2.Loosen the Knob Screw (105) and move the carriage completely back. Retighten the Knob Screw.

3.Position the cutting arm to the 90 degree bevel stop (saw blade vertical).

4.Lower the Saw Blade and lock in place.

5.Place a tri-square against the Saw Blade and the Fence. If it is not exactly square, continue with the adjustment steps.

6.Loosen the Hex Bolts (92) directly behind the fence.

7.Adjust the fence until it is square with the Saw Blade.

8.Check the alignment from the other side of the Saw Blade. Readjust if necessary.

9.Securely retighten Hex Blots (92).

10.Check that the Pointer (122) on the Miter Scale points to zero degrees. If is does not, loosen its screw and adjust it to point to zero.

Downward Travel of the Saw Blade

1.Lower the Saw Blade as far as possible.

2.Turn the Blade by hand and verify the Blade teeth are not touching any metal surfaces.

3.Loosen the Hex Lock Nut (53) counterclockwise to lower the Saw Blade slightly.

4.Retighten Hex Lock Nut.

5.Lower the Saw Blade as far as possible and turn the Saw Blade. It should not touch anything while turning.

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