Grizzly G0690 - Manual (Page 71)

Model g0690/g0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)
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3. loosen the two cap screws on the mounting
block, then adjust either the top or bottom
control set screws or side control set screws
(see
Figure 116) to move it the needed direc-
tion.
Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving
Knife
1. disCoNNECt thE saW FroM poWEr!
2. Bend the spreader or riving knife by hand
while installed, then follow Steps 1–3 in
Checking Alignment to determine if it is par-
allel with the blade and inside the "alignment
zone" (refer to
Checkitng Alignment).
— if this doesn't work, remove it to straight-
en.
— if you cannot straighten it properly, replace
it.
5. Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1–3.
— if the spreader/riving knife is in the align-
ment zone, no additional steps are neces-
sary.
—if the spreader/riving knife is still not in the
alignment zone, continue adjusting the set
screws on the mounting block as neces-
sary to correctly position the spreader/
riving knife.
6. tighten the two cap screws on the mount-
ing block to secure the spreader/riving knife
adjustment.
Cap
screws
Fence Adjustments
there are four main adjustments for the fence:
square, height, parallelism, and clamping pres-
sure. Keep in mind that these adjustments are
interconnected and some trial-and-error may be
needed to achieve satisfactory results.
Tools Needed Qty
hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
square ............................................................... 1
Felt-tipped Marker ............................................ 1
Square and height
the fence face must be square to the table in
order to produce square cuts. also, the fence
should be adjusted high enough off the table that
it does not drag across the surface.
set screw
Figure 116. set screws for adjusting spreader/
riving knife position.
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Center
screw
Top and Bottom Control: to move the top
of the spreader/riving knife right or left (and
the bottom of the spreader/riving knife in the
opposite direction), adjust the top and bottom
pair of set screws on the mounting block an
equal amount in the opposite direction.
Side Control: to move the front of the
spreader/riving knife left or right (and the rear
of the spreader/riving knife in the opposite
direction), adjust each pair of side control
set screws an equal amount in the opposite
direction.
Note: To adjust how tightly the mounting
block holds the spreader/riving knife, adjust
the center screw.
4. reinstall the table insert.
Cap
screws