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Rip Fence Lock Lever Adjustment

The rip fence lock lever, when locked
down, should hold the rip fence securely.
The lever should not be difficult to push
down and lock.

To assure proper fence lock adjust-
ment:
a. Raise lock lever and push fence

head toward rear of saw.

b. Hold fence head down onto front

guide bar while lifting rear of fence up
and down.

c. Tighten adjusting nut until fence

clamp just barely touches rear guide
bar.

d. This should provide the best fence

adjustment possible without over
tightening.

Adjusting Rip Indicator

1. Raise the blade up approximately 1".

2. Use a ruler to position the rip fence 6"

to the right of the blade as shown. Lock
the rip fence.

3. The rip indicator should read 6".

If not:

• Slightly loosen the Phillips head

screw.

• Slide the indicator left or right as

required.

• Tighten the Phillips head screw.

Adjusting

Nut

Fence

Rear Guide

Clamp

Fence Clamp and Rear Guide Bar

Should Barely Touch When

Fence is Raised

Bar

6"

Rip Indicator