Blade Parallel to Miter Gauge Groove Adjustment

Adjustments

Blade Parallel to Miter Gauge

Groove Adjustment

!	WARNING	To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the
		plug from power source before making any
adjustments.
		If the blade is misaligned by more than 1/8", do
!	WARNING
		not attempt to align or operate the saw. Have a

qualified service technician perform blade alignment.

1.Move the blade guard out of the way.

2.Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the control wheel 1 counterclockwise (Fig. 11). Push in the control wheel 1 and tilt the the blade to 0° 2 , then lock in place with the bevel lock knob 3.

3.Select a tooth with a “right set” on the end of the blade closest to you. Mark it with a marker.

4.Place a combination square base 4 against the left side of the right miter gauge groove 5 (Fig. 12).

5.Adjust the rule so it touches the front marked tooth. Lock the ruler so it holds its position in the square assembly.

6.Rotate the blade bringing the marked tooth to the rear and about 1/2" (13 mm) above the table.

7.Carefully, slide the combination square to the rear until the ruler touches the marked tooth.

8.If the ruler touches the marked tooth at the front and rear positions, no adjustment is necessary.

If the front and rear measurements are not the same, blade is not parallel to the miter slot. Proceed to steps 9 –19 to perform the adjustment.

9.Remove the combination square and stand the saw on its left side so you can access the eight adjustment nuts 6, 7, 8 (Fig. 13) that secure the axis rod to the table. Make sure the table is secure.

!	WARNING	Place folded pieces of cardboard over the blade to
		protect your hands.

10.Us a 10 mm wrench to loosen all eight adjustment nuts about 1/2 turn each.

11.Place the saw in the upright position.

12.Carefully move the blade to the left or right until it is aligned properly.

13.Check the alignment with the combination square (repeat steps 4 – 7).

14.Tighten the two front 6 and two rear 7 adjustment nuts. Reach under the front and rear of the table with a wrench to access these nuts (Fig. 13).

15.Re-check the alignment. If additional adjustment is required, loosen only the two front adjustment nuts 6 and repeat steps 4 & 5 until the blade is parallel to the miter slot. Tighten the two front adjustment nuts 6 (Fig. 13).

16.Stand the saw on its left side and tighten the four center adjustment nuts 8 (Fig. 13).

17.Place the saw upright and re-check the alignment to make sure the blade is parallel to the miter slot.

FIG. 11

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