Table Adjustments Cont.
It is important to verify that the miter gauge slot is parallel to the blade. This will ensure straight cuts when using your miter gauge and the fence.
To make the miter gauge slot parallel with the blade:
1.Install the largest blade you have. Loosen the six trunnion bolts under the table as shown in Figure 44.
2.Place a straightedge next to the blade so it is parallel with the miter gauge slot. Make sure the straightedge touches the blade evenly from front to back, but do not let it move the blade, nor let the straightedge rest on a tooth in the blade.
3.Measure the distance from the straightedge to the miter gauge slot at each end of the table. See Figure 45. If these measure- ments are not equal, rotate the table and realign the straightedge with the blade to recheck.
4.Tighten the trunnion bolts when both mea- surements are equal. Be careful not to move the table when you are tightening the bolts.
Note: This process will get the miter gauge close to being parallel with the blade. However, because of other factors (namely blade lead), your cuts may still not be straight while using the miter gauge and fence. Refer to the “Blade Lead” instructions if this becomes a problem.
Figure 44. Six trunnion bolts under table.
Figure 45. Squaring miter slot to blade.
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