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TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP
FENCE TO THE BLADE
See Figure 56.
[] Unplug the saw.
[] Raise the locking lever to permit the rip fence to be
moved.
[] Place a framing square beside the blade and move
the rip fence up to the square. Take the dimension on
the rip scale.
[] Move the fence back and turn the framing square
180 ° to check the other side.
[] If the two dimensions are not the same, loosen the
two bolts on the fence and align it.
[] Retighten the two bolts.
[] Make two or three test cuts on scrap wood. If the
cuts are not true, repeat the process.
BLADE
RiP FENCE
BOLTS
LOCKING
LEVER
Fig. 5
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WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
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WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during
product operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
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WARNING: Before performing any maintenance,
make sure the tool is unplugged from the power
supply and the switch is in the off ( O ) position.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
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WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic
which may result in serious personal injury.
[] Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for
tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in
good condition and in position.
[] Check the blade guard assembly.
[] To maintain the table surfaces, fence, and rails,
periodically apply paste wax to them and buff to provide
smooth functioning.
[] Protect the blade by cleaning out sawdust from
underneath the table and in the blade teeth. Use a resin
solvent on the blade teeth.
[] Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO NOT
use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.
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