Operating instructions
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RIP CUT: If you allow the stock to twist or skew, as soon as it
reaches the back edge of the blade, the up-running teeth will
launch it at you, in the direction of the blade rotation (red
arrow).
(Kickback diagrams courtesy of: http://www.raygirling.com/kickback.htm)
7.3. Setup – Table Saw
The setup and operation for all three table saws are essentially the same.
7.3.1. Changing the Blade
• Disconnect machine from power source.
• Remove table insert and raise the saw blade to its
maximum height, then remove arbor nut and collar.
• Install blade, making sure the cutting teeth at the
top of the blade point toward the front of the saw.
• Slide the collar on to the arbor and start the arbor
nut on the threads. (NOTE: Righthand threads; turn
clockwise to tighten.) Snug the arbor nut against the collar and blade with the provided arbor
wrench, while holding blade with thumb and finger tips.
• Wedge a block of wood between the blade and table to prevent blade rotation, then tighten the
arbor nut securely with the arbor wrench.
• Replace the table insert.
7.3.2. Blade Raising and Tilting
• The front handwheel (A) controls the raising and
lowering of the blade.
• The side handwheel (B) controls blade tilt, which is
indicated by the scale (C). The blade tilting
mechanism allows the blade to be tilted up to 45° to