ADJUSTING TRACK RODS

Each track rod (A, B, C, D) Fig. 34 can be adjusted individually to present a new bearing surface. Adjust the track rods one at a time as follows:

DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER

SOURCE.

1.Remove end cap (E) Fig. 35, cross-cut stop (F) and cutterhead assembly (G), from the track-arm (Fig. 35).

2.Loosen series of top screws (H) Fig. 35 just enough to release holding action on the top left track rod (A) Fig. 34. Insert screwdriver into slotted end of track rod (A) Fig. 34, and turn slightly right or left. Retighten all top screws (H) Fig. 35.

3.Bottom left track rod (B) Fig. 34 is adjusted in the same manner by loosening series of bottom screws

(J) Fig. 35.

4.Adjust the right side track rods (C & D) Fig. 34 in the same manner. NOTE: When adjusting bottom right track rod (D) the rip scale must first be removed.

5.Reassemble the cutterhead assembly.

NOTE: After adjusting the track rods, check to see if the blade is square to the table top.

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Fig. 33

Fig. 34

Fig. 35

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