Spreader or Riving Knife Alignment, Tools Needed | Woodstock W1762

Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+)

Spreader or Riving Knife

Alignment

Checking Alignment

The blade guard spreader and riving knife must be aligned with the blade when installed. If the spreader/riving knife is not aligned with the blade, then the workpiece will before forced sideways during the cut, which will increase the risk of kickback.

Tools Needed	Qty
Straightedge	1

To check the spreader/riving knife alignment, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

2.Raise the saw blade to the maximum height so you have easy working access.

3.Check to make sure the blade is parallel with the miter slot and is 90° to the table. Follow the instructions in the original manual for checking miter slot—blade parallelism, and for setting the 90° stop bolt.

4.Place the straightedge against the top and bottom of blade and spreader/riving knife, as shown in Figure 13. The spreader/riving knife should be parallel with the blade along its length at both positions and should be in the "Alignment Zone," as shown in Figure 14.

—If the spreader/riving knife is not parallel with the blade and inside the alignment zone, then it needs to be adjusted. Proceed to Adjusting Alignment instructions.

—If the spreader/riving knife is not parallel with the blade at either the top or bottom, it may be bent. Remove the spreader/riving knife and place it on a flat surface and check to see if the spreader/ riving knife lays evenly along its length. If the spreader/riving knife does not lay evenly, proceed to Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife on Page 9.

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Bottom Alignment	Knife

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Figure 13. Checking top and bottom riving

knife parallelism with blade.

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Woodstock W1762, W1761 owner manual Spreader or Riving Knife Alignment, Checking Alignment, Tools Needed

Contents

Table SAW with Riving Knife Inventory Differences Important Changes to Assembly Blade Installation Blade RequirementsBlade Size Requirements Blade Guard GuardSpreader Location to secure blade guard Screw Installing Blade Guard & Spreader To remove the pawls, do these steps Anti-Kickback Pawls When Not to Use the Blade Guard When to Use the Blade Guard When to Use the Riving Knife Installing Riving KnifeWhen Not to Use the Riving Knife Riving Knife Spreader or Riving Knife Alignment Checking AlignmentTools Needed Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife Adjusting AlignmentPossible Tools Needed Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1-4, on D3697-Standard Zero-Clearance Insert Optional Table Insert Description New Parts =\FjVainBVXcZhVcYIddah Page Contents Woodstock Technical Support Introduction Introduction Introduction Controls and Features Standard Safety Instructions Safety Always Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Table Saws Below are tips to avoid the most common causes of kickback Preventing Kickback Protecting Yourself from Kickback Do not stand directly behind Blade when making a cut Common Terms W1761 220V Single-Phase Operation W1761 Electrical SpecificationsExtension Cords W1762 440V 3-Phase Operation W1762 220V 3-Phase OperationPhase Converter Electrical Specifications Unpacking Items Needed for Set UpDescription Qty Immediately discard all Plastic bags and pack Machine Inventory InventoryFence Inventory Box Inventory Figure Extension Table Inventory Fence Rail Inventory Machine Placement Cleaning Machine Extension Table To install the front and rear rails, do these steps Leveling main extension table Support Leg Hex Nut Foot Support leg fastened to main Extension table Saw Blade To install the blade, do these stepsArbor To change the arbor, do these steps To install the blade guard, do these steps To install and adjust the table insert, do these stepsTable Insert Blade Guard & Splitter Splitter To install the riving knife, do these steps To install the switch, do these steps ON/OFF SwitchTo install the miter gauge, do these steps Miter Gauge Recommended adjustment checklist Recommended AdjustmentsDust Collection Recommended CFM at Dust Port To test run the machine, do these steps Test Run Basic Controls General Ripping blade features see Figure Disabling On/Off SwitchCrosscut blade features see Figure Blade Selection Combination blade features see Figure Laminate blade features see FigureDado Blades see Figure Non-Through Through Cuts Workpiece InspectionNon-Through Cuts Through Cuts Typical ripping operation Ripping Crosscutting To make a crosscut using the miter gauge, do these steps Miter Cuts Blade Tilt & Bevel CutsTo perform a miter cut, do these steps To use a stacked or wobble dado blade, do these steps Dado Cutting Disconnect the SAW from Power To cut rabbets with the dado blade, do these steps Rabbet Cutting First cut to create a rabbet With a standard blade To cut rabbets with the standard blade, do these steps Resaw Barrier Resawing To build the auxiliary fence, do these steps Auxiliary Fence To perform resawing operations, do these steps Resawing Operations Table Saw Accessories D3585 Bore General Purpose D3586 Fine Finishing D3587 100 Operations Lubrication CleaningDaily Check Weekly Check Motor & Electrical Troubleshooting W1761/W1762 12 Table Saw with Riving Knife Operations To remove the flat belt, do these steps Replacing Flat Belt Deflect it no more than 1⁄8 To install the new belt, do these steps Blade Tilt Stops To set the 90 stop bolt, do these stepsTo set the 45 stop bolt, do these steps To adjust the tilt indicator arrow, do these steps Digital ReadoutTo set the digital readout, do these steps Miter Slot to Blade Parallelism Example of adjusting blade to Miter slot Blade Alignment To adjust the blade by moving the table, do these steps Adjusting Fence Square and HeightClamping Pressure and Parallelism Miter gauge diagram W1761 magnetic switch Switch See Figure W1761 Wiring Diagram W1762 Electrical Components W1762 magnetic switch prewired to 220V, 3-phase W1762 Wiring Diagram 220V, 3-Phase W1762 Wiring Diagram 440V, 3-Phase Parts Blade Guard Assembly Blade Guard Assembly Parts List Fence Assembly Fence Assembly Parts List Miter Gauge Assembly Miter Gauge Parts List Main Table, Motor & Cabinet Motoraccesscover Main Table, Motor & Cabinet Parts List Mitergaugemountingbracket Extension Table Assembly Extension Table Parts List Label Placement Warranty Page Page Comments Warranty Registration BOX BELLINGHAM, WA