NOTE: After operating the machine for a short time, the drive belt tension should be re- checked, as the new drive belt may stretch slightly during the “breaking-in” period.

Drive Belt Replacement

1.Unscrew the knob (A, Figure 11) and remove the belt guard (B, Figure 11).

2.Remove the rear panel (C, Figure 11) by removing the four flat head screws with a cross-point screwdriver.

3.On the motor base plate, loosen the top hex nut (A, Figure 13), and lift up on the motor to create slack in the drive belt. Remove the drive belt from both pulleys.

4.Install the new drive belt around top and bottom pulleys, and tension it appropriately (see “Drive Belt Tension”).

5.Re-install rear panel and belt guard (Figure 11).

Fence Movement

The fence can be moved forward or backward across the width of the table. It also tilts up to 45 degrees forward and backward, and contains positive stops at both these angles, as well as a positive stop at 90 degrees.

To slide fence forward or backward:

1.Loosen locking handle (A, Figure 14).

2.Push the entire fence assembly to the desired position, and tighten locking handle (A, Figure 14). A plastic buffer piece is mounted to the front of the fence to prevent scratching the table when the fence is moved.

NOTE: If the lock handle (A, Figure 14) is in an inconvenient position, it can be adjusted. Loosen the two hex nuts underneath the slide bracket (Figure 15). Flip the handle to the desired position, and re-tighten the hex nuts. Do not overtighten the hex nuts, as this can make the fence difficult to move on the slide bracket.

To tilt fence forward:

The fence can be tilted forward to any angle down to 45 degrees.

1.Loosen locking handle (B, Figure 14).

2.Rotate handwheel (C, Figure 14) until the desired angle is indicated on the scale (D, Figure 14). Or you can place your beveled workpiece on the table and against the fence, and rotate the handwheel (C, Figure

14)until the angle of the fence matches the bevel of your workpiece.

Figure 14

Figure 15

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