Making adjustments to your saw – SawStop 3.0HP User Manual
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72 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw
To raise the maximum blade elevation, fi rst loosen the locking nut and back it off several turns. Then turn 
the upper limit bolt counter-clockwise several turns. Next, adjust the elevation handwheel until the blade 
elevation is set to the correct maximum height. If the upper elevation limit stop prevents you from raising 
the blade to the desired maximum elevation, continue to turn the bolt counter-clockwise until the blade can 
be raised to the correct elevation. Make sure 
that neither the arbor block nor the belt comes 
in contact with the underside of the table or 
damage can result. Once the blade is set to 
the correct maximum elevation, turn the upper 
limit bolt clockwise until it is tight. Finally, turn 
the locking nut clockwise until it is tight. The 
upper elevation limit has now been set.
To lower the maximum blade elevation, fi rst 
adjust the elevation handwheel until the blade 
elevation is set to the correct maximum height. 
Loosen the locking nut and back it off several 
turns. Next, turn the bolt clockwise until it is 
tight. If the blade elevation is still set too high, 
continue loosening the locking nut and turning 
the bolt clockwise until the blade is set to the 
correct maximum elevation. Finally, turn the 
locking nut clockwise until it is tight. The upper 
elevation limit has now been set. 
Upper Elevation Limit Stop
To check the position of the upper elevation limit stop, set the blade 
tilt to 0°, install a 10 inch saw blade on the arbor (see page 29), 
and turn the elevation handwheel clockwise until the limit stop is 
reached. Using a combination square or similar tool, measure the 
distance from the top of the table to the tip of the highest tooth on 
the blade (see Fig. 111). The maximum height of the blade above 
the table should be 3
1
⁄
8
inches. If the blade is 3
3
⁄
16
inches or higher
above the table, the upper elevation limit stop should be adjusted 
downward. If the blade is less than 3
1
⁄
8
inches above the table,
you can adjust the limit stop upward to 3
1
⁄
8
inches. Alternatively,
you can adjust the limit stop so that the maximum blade height is 
lower than 3
1
⁄
8
inches.
Adjusting the Elevation Limit Stops
The upper elevation limit stop prevents the arbor block and the motor belt from hitting the underside of the 
table. The lower elevation limit stop prevents the arbor block or blade from hitting the lower trunnion assembly 
and dust shroud. The arbor bumper (see Fig. 39 on page 27) serves as the lower elevation limit and cannot be 
adjusted. The upper elevation limit stop must be adjusted correctly to ensure proper operation of the saw.
Fig. 111
The upper elevation limit stop is fi xed by the yellow painted bolt located on the elevation plate (see Fig. 112) and 
can be accessed through the side panel or the rear access panel with the blade lowered. The upper elevation limit 
stop can be adjusted by using a 17 mm wrench to turn the bolt and a 14 mm wrench to turn the locking nut.
Fig. 112
upper elevation
limit stop
locking
nut
Making Adjustments to Your Saw
WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug 
the power cord before making any adjustments to your saw.
