Grizzly G0700 - Manual (Page 68)

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Model g0700 (Mfg. since 8/09)
adjusting riving
Knife mounting block
the riving knife must be aligned with the blade
when installed. if the riving knife is not aligned
with the blade, then the workpiece will be forced
sideways during the cut, which will increase the
risk of kickback.
the riving knife mounts to a block that can be
repositioned to correctly align the riving knife to
the blade. the mounting block adjusts by turning
the set screws in each corner of the block.
figure
122 shows the set screws associated with control-
ling the mounting block position. have patience
when adjusting the mounting block, because it
requires trial-and-error to perform with accuracy.
tools needed Qty
straightedge ...................................................... 1
Wrench 17mm ................................................... 1
hex Wrench 4mm .............................................. 1
to adjust the riving knife mount block:
1. disConneCt saW FroM poWer!
2. raise the blade all the way up, move the
sliding table to the side, and open the lower
blade cover to gain access to the riving knife
mounting block.
3. Loosen the lock nut that secures the riving
knife to the mounting block, and remove the
riving knife.
4. adjust the each pair of set screws that
controls the direction required to move the
mounting block so the riving knife can be
aligned with the blade. Make sure to move
both set screws in even increments.
5. reinstall the riving knife and check the align-
ment with the blade. repeat step 4 as nec-
essary until the riving knife is properly aligned
to the blade.
note: If you discover that the riving knife is
bent and cannot be properly aligned with
the blade, it is possible to bend it into align-
ment, but make sure that the final result is
precisely aligned so the risk of kickback is not
increased. If the riving knife is bent, and you
cannot easily bend it back into alignment, we
recommend replacing it with a new one.
6. properly re-install the riving knife as described
on page 32, close the blade cover, and move
the sliding table back to the center position.
figure 122. riving knife mounting block
adjustment controls.
Side
Control
Side
Control
Riving Knife
Mounting Block
Top Control
Bottom Control
all adjustment and alignment positions for the
riving knife are covered on
page 32 in the sub-
section riving Knife installation & removal;
the mounting block should not be adjusted unless
you have been unable to mount the riving knife as
instructed by these procedures.