INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT (FIG. BB, CC) NOTE: The table insert has been previously installed on your unit. However, you must verify that the table insert is flush with the table top surface on all four corners of the insert.

1.Insert the spring clip (1) under the table, and push the table insert (2) to be flush with the table.

2.If the table insert is not flush with the table, adjust the

four screws (3) with a screwdriver until it is parallel with the table.

NOTE: To raise the insert, turn the screws counterclockwise, to lower the insert, turn the screws clockwise.

Fig. BB

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Fig. CC

!WARNING

Before connecting the table saw to the power source or operating the saw, always inspect the blade guard assembly and riving knife for proper alingment and clearance with saw blade. Check alingment after each change of bevel angle.

NOTE: DO NOT operate saw if riving knife is not locked in the thru-cut or non thru-cut position hole.

Fig. DD

 

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ALIGNING THE RIVING KNIFE TO BLADE (FIG. DD, EE)

!WARNING

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INSTALLING THE RIVING KNIFE (FIG. DD)

1.Remove the table insert.

2.With the blade elevation handwheel, raise the blade arbor to the maximum height.

3.Loosen the riving knife lock knob (1) (minimum of three turns).

4.To disengage riving knife lock pin, push lock knob toward the riving knife (2) as indicated by the arrows on the knob.

5.Insert the riving knife into the the space (3).

6.Slide the riving knife to the approximate position and the lock pin will snap into place.

7.Tighten the riving knife lock knob.

To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet.

Never operate this tool without the riving knife in the correct position.

Never operate this tool without the blade guard in place for all through sawing operations.

This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should be rechecked and adjusted if necessary.

1.Remove the table insert and raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the blade elevation handwheel clockwise.

2.Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawl assembly.

3.Adjust the blade to the 0° vertical position by unlocking the blade tilting lock handle and turning the bevel tilting handwheel counterclockwise, and then lock into position.

4.To see if the blade (1) and riving knife (2) are correctly aligned, lay a combination square (3) along the side of the blade and against the riving knife (making sure the square is between the teeth of the blade).

5.Tilt the blade to the 45° position and check the alignment again.

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Porter-Cable PCB270TS instruction manual Fig. BB