Sears 137.28463 operating instructions RiP Fence Adjustment Fig. FF, Adjusting the Miter Gauge

RiP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (Fig. FF)

1.The fence (1) is moved by lifting up on the handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desired location.

Pushing down on the handle locks the fence in position.

2.Position the fence on the right side of the table and along the edge miter gauge groove.

3.Lock the fence handle. The fence should be parallel with the miter gauge groove.

4.If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to the groove, do the following:

o Loosen the two bolts (3) and lift up on the handle (2).

o Hold the fence bracket (4) firmly against the front of the saw table. Move the fence until it is parallel with the miter gauge groove.

o Push the handle down and

tighten both bolts.

5. If fence is loose when the handle is in the locked (downward) position, do the following:

o Move the handle (2) upward and turn the adjusting nut (5) clockwise until the rear clamp is

snug.

o Over-tightening the adjusting bolts will cause the fence to come

out of alignment.

i,A WARNING]

Failure to properly align fence can cause "kickback" and serious injury.

Fig. FF

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RiP FENCE iNDiCATOR

ADJUSTMENT (Fig. GG)

1.The rip fence indicator (6) points to the measurement scale. The scale shows the distance from the side of the fence to nearest side of the blade.

2.Measure the actual distance with a rule. If there is a difference between the measurement and the indicator, adjust the indicator (6).

3.Loosen the screw (7) and slide the indicator to the correct measurement on the scale. Tighten the screw and remeasure with the rule.

Fig. GG

ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE

(Fig. HH)

1.Loosen the lock handle (1) to allow the miter body (2) to rotate freely. Position the miter body at 90° so the positive detent secures its position. Tighten the lock handle to hold the miter body in position.

2.If the pointer (3) requires adjustment, loosen the screw under the pointer with a screwdriver. Adjust the pointer to 90° on the scale, then firmly tighten the adjustment screw.

3.To change angles on the miter gauge, loosen the lock handle (1) and rotate the miter body to the desired angle as indicated by the scale. Secure in position by tightening the lock handle.

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