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Fig. 53
Fig. 54
C
A
B
B
A
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE.
1. NOTE: Two 7/8" wrenches are supplied with the saw for changing the saw blade: a box end wrench (A) Fig. 53 & 54,
and open end wrench (B) Fig. 53 & 54. Use only 10" saw blades rated for 3000 RPM or higher with 5/8" arbor holes.
2. Remove table insert (C) Fig. 53, and raise saw blade to its maximum height.
3. Place the open end wrench (B) Fig. 53 on the flats of the saw arbor to keep the arbor from turning, and use wrench
(A), to turn the arbor nut toward the front of the saw. Remove arbor nut, blade flange, and saw blade.
4. Assemble the new blade, making certain the teeth point down at the front of the saw table, and assemble outside
blade flange and arbor nut. With wrench (B) Fig. 53, on the flats of the arbor to keep it from turning, tighten arbor nut
by turning wrench (A) Fig. 54 toward the rear of the saw.
5. Replace table insert. IMPORTANT: When installing the table insert, make certain to hold on to the blade guard.
CHANGING SAW BLADE
Fig. 52
A
B
D
C
BACKLASH ADJUSTMENTS FOR
BLADE RAISING
AND BLADE TILTING MECHANISMS
After a period of extended use, if any play is detected in
the blade raising or blade tilting mechanisms, make the
following adjustments:
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER
SOURCE.
1. NOTE: The machine has been turned upside down
and the blade removed for clarity and safety.
2. ADJUSTING BLADE RAISING MECHANISM -
Loosen locknut (A) Fig. 52, and turn eccentric sleeve (B)
until all play is removed in mechanism and tighten
locknut (A).
3. ADJUSTING BLADE TILTING MECHANISM -
Loosen locknut (C) Fig. 52, and turn eccentric (D) until all
play is removed in mechanism and tighten locknut (C).
BACKLASH ADJUSTMENTS