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ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE See Figure 55.  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. 55 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. 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. 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. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased 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 lubrication is required. 38

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ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE
RIP FENCE
LOCKING
LEVER
BOLTS
TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE
TO THE BLADE
See Figure 55.
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.
Fig. 55
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
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.
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.
MAINTENANCE
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.