18
Aligning the Blad e Guard Splitter To avoid inju ry from an
accidental start, make sure the switch is in the
OFF position and the plug is disconnected.
● When installing the blade guard, cover the
blade teeth with a piece of folded cardboard to
protect yourself from possible injury.
● Never operate this tool without the safety
guard in place for all through sawing operations.
Important: The splitter must always be correctly
aligned with the blade so the cut workpiece will
pass on either side without binding or twisting.
The splitter/riving knife is adjusted at the factory
and should not require adjustment. In the event that
adjustment becomes necessary, follow the
procedure below.
Referring to Figure 19:
1. Remove the table insert and raise the blade to
the maximum height by turning the blade
elevation handwheel clockwise.
2. Remove t he blade guard and pawl assembly
(see Blade Guard Assembly on page 15)
3. Adjust the blade to the 90° vertical position by
unlocking the blade tilting lock knob and turning
the bevel tilting handwheel counterclockwise,
and then lock into position.
4. To see if the blade (A) and splitter (B) are
correctly aligned, lay a straightedge along the
side of the blade and against t he splitter
(making sure the square is between the teeth
of the blade).
The blade and splitter should be perfectly in-l ine. If
the blade and splitter are not correctly aligned:
5. Loosen two screws (C) just enough to permit
adjustment of the splitter mounting bracket (D).
6. Adjust the splitter ( B) u ntil it is al ig ned w it h t he
saw blade (A), using the straightedge as
reference.
7. Tighten screws (C) and recheck alignment.
8. Replace table insert, pawl assembly and blade
guard assembly.
Figure 19