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RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 11) cont.

5. If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel

to the groove:

• Loosen the two screws and lift up on the handle.

• Hold the fence bracket firmly against the front of

the saw table. Move the far end of the fence until

it is parallel with the miter gauge groove.

• Tighten both screws and push the handle to lock.

6. If the fence is loose when the handle is in the

downward locked position:

• Move the handle upward and turn the adjusting screw clockwise untilthe rear clamp

fits snugly. DO NOT turn the adjusting screw more than 1/4 turn at a time.

NOTE: Overtightening the adjusting screw will cause the fence to come out of alignment.

/!k WARNING: Failure to properly align the fence can cause "kickback" andserious injury.

NOTE: The rip fence and blade are aligned parallel to the miter gauge groove of

the table.

RIP FENCE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 12)

1. Unplug the saw.

WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the plug from

power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments or changing blades.

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2. The rip fence indicator points to the

measurement scale. The scale shows the

distance between the fence and the blade.

3. Measure the actual distance with a ruler. If there

is a difference between the measurement and

the indicator, adjust the indicator

4. Loosen the screw and slide the indicator to the

correct measurement on the scale. Tighten the

screw and re-measure with a ruler ......

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