SawStop 3.0HP - Manual (Page 65)

SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 63
Adjusting Y
our
Saw
dial test indicator
plastic mount
magnetic base
steel plate
Fig. 98
Making Adjustments to Your Saw
Aligning the Table
For accurate cuts with the miter gauge, the miter slots in the table should be parallel to the blade. This is also
important for rip cuts since the rip fence should be aligned to the miter slots. Two procedures for aligning
the table are described below. The preferred procedure is described fi rst and provides an accuracy of about
±0.002 inch. An alternative procedure is also described which provides an accuracy of about ±0.010 inch.
Preferred Table Alignment Procedure
To align the table precisely, you will need a dial test
indicator with a resolution and accuracy of at least
0.0005 inches, and a mount for the indicator that will slide
smoothly in the miter slots. The mount should slide on
the table on either smooth plastic glide plates or on ball
bearing rollers. The mount should also include a lower
rail or similar structure that fi ts relatively tightly in the
miter slot, but not so tight as to prevent the mount from
sliding. A sample mount is shown in Fig. 98.
Begin by removing the table insert as described on page 28, and installing a clean, high-quality blade or precision
blank onto the arbor as described on page 29. The blade should be fl at and parallel to within 0.001 inch or less,
and should not be coated with paint or similar materials that may affect the measurement. Attempting to align
the table using a blade that is not very fl at will cause similar inaccuracy in the alignment.
WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug
the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw.
Your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw has been factory adjusted to rigid specifi cations to provide the highest
quality performance and results. Additional adjustment or alignment should not be necessary. Nevertheless,
your SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw has been designed to allow a wide range of adjustments and
alignments to achieve the ultimate in precision. Before changing the alignment of any portion of the saw, make
sure you read and understand the entire alignment procedure.