Table Pointer Adjustment; Riving Knife Alignment; Important; Checking Riving Knife Alignment - Bosch 4100XC Instrucciones De Funcionamiento

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Table Pointer Adjustment

If an adjustment to the table pointer is nec-
essary, loosen pointer ad justment screw 1,
adjust pointer 2 and tighten screw (Fig. 26).
The table pointer should always be adjusted
relative to rip fence pointer.
1. Adjust rip fence pointer 7 to (zero) - see
"Rip Fence Pointer Adjustment" (Fig. 25).
2. Slide rip fence to the right until it hits the
stop plate on front rail and lock rip fence
in place.
3. Look at rip fence pointer and note meas-
urement on lower scale (at or near 14.5").
4. Adjust the table pointer 2 to the same
reading on upper scale as that shown on
the rip fence pointer. Both pointers must
agree when rip fence is at this position.
Example: If rip fence pointer is at 13-9/16",
then table pointer should also be set at
13-9/16".

Riving Knife Alignment

plug from power source before making any
adjustments and when attaching or remov-
ing the Smart Guard System.
IMPORTANT: The riving knife 1 must always
be in line with the saw blade 2. The riving
knife 1 is thinner than the width of the kerf 4
by approximately two thicknesses of standard
20 lb. (75gsm) copy paper 5 on each side (Fig
27). Note: The kerf is the width of the cut
made by the teeth on the saw blade.

CHECKING RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT

NOTE: The riving knife has been properly
aligned at the factory - Check the alignment
before making any adjustments.
1. Turn elevation wheel 7 (Fig. 1) clockwise
to raise blade to maximum height and set
the bevel angle to 0°.
2. Remove the barrier guard assembly and
anti-kickback device.
3. Place the rip fence 3 on the right side and
slide it until it touches the tips of the saw
blade 2 - Lock rip fence (Fig. 28).
4. Check the alignment:
A. From the top, look down over the rip
fence and check that the riving knife is
in line (front to back) with the blade and
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Adjustments
To prevent personal in-
jury, always disconnect
Fig. 26
1
1
5
5
WORK
4
2
LOOKING DOWN ON SAW
5
1
8
7
6
8
2
parallel with the rip fence.
B. Slide the rip fence away from the blade.
Look over the front of the blade and
check that the riving knife is in line with
the blade.
2
Fig. 27
5
Fig. 28
3