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Table Adjustments Cont.
Figure 45. Squaring miter slot to blade.
Figure 44. Six trunnion bolts under table.
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.
Always wear safety glass-
es when operating the
bandsaw. Failure to
comply may result in
serious personal injury.