Installing blade guard

CAUTION :

Before installing the blade guard, adjust the depth of cut to i t s maximum elevation. (Note: The depth of cut is adjusted to i t s maximum elevation when the table saw is shipped from the factory.)

Temporarily tighten the bolts with the

 

 

 

offset wrench. Check to be sure that the

 

These two clearances

blade and spreader are in a straight line.

 

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should be equal.

If they are not properly aligned, shift the

 

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adjusting washers from one side to another

washer

 

 

until the spreader is aligned directly behind

 

 

the blade.

 

Spreader

Blade

 

/KBolt'

 

 

Pressure plate

 

 

CAUTION :

If the blade and spreader are not aligned properly, a dangerous pinching condition may result during operation. Make sure they are properly aligned.

There must be a clearance of about 4 - 1I

Soreader- ,----

1I

5 mm (5/32"-13/64") between the spreader

 

 

and the blade teeth. Adjust the spreader accordingly and tighten the bolts securely. Attach the table insert on the table, then check to see that the blade guard works smooth.

CAUTION :

Be sure to tighten the screws securely after installing the table insert.

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Makita 2711 instruction manual Blade and spreader are in a straight line