Fence-to-Table
Clearance
It is important to minimize the gap between the bottom of the fence and the table so thin material will not slide under the fence during operation. This clearance must be uniform along the table surface. It is also very important that the fence does not contact the table surface when sliding from side to side.
The support pads, two on the T shaped rail and one on the end of the fence, support the fence above the front and rear rails. As long as those rails are flush with the table surface, the table clearance should be okay. Over time these pads will wear and may eventually need replacement. Replacement pads are available from your dealer.
If ripping thin laminates or veneers, clamp an auxiliary fence to the SHOP FOX® Classic Fence so it rests right on the table. This will ensure that thin material will not slip under the fence.
Lock Handle
The lock handle is cam actuated and locks against the machined edge of the front rail rectangular tube. Generally it will require no adjustment. However it is sometimes possible that the process of aligning the fence as described the Fence Parallelism on Page 11 will cause the clamp to be too tight or too loose. This can result when the setscrews are both adjusted too far in or too far out.
To check the locking adjustment, lock the handle in the down position, then try to move the fence by pushing on its side. If the fence slips when pushing with a moderate amount of force (approximately 50 lbs. of lateral force), it should be adjusted. Turn both setscrews in an equal amount, then perform the parallelism adjustment described on Page 11 again. This will bring the locking cam closer to the front rail tube and increase the locking pressure.
Figure 11. Lock Handle close up.
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