64 SawStop 10” Industrial Cabinet Saw
Making Adjustments to Your Saw
8. Adjusting the Quick-Release Clamp:
The clamping pressure of the spreader / riving knife quick-release clamp is factory adjusted to hold the spreader
and riving knife securely when the handle is fully down. When correctly adjusted it will require approximately
10-20 lbs. of force to push the handle to the fully down position. This is a moderate amount of force to apply
with one hand. If excessive force is required to move the handle down, or if you are unable to move the handle
down by hand, then the clamp should be adjusted to reduce the clamping pressure. Alternatively, if the handle
moves down with only light pressure, then the clamping force should be increased. When evaluating the
clamping force, make sure the riving knife or spreader is properly seated in the clamp.
To adjust the clamp, begin by removing the riving knife or spreader. Raise the handle so that it faces upward,
and push the handle toward the clamp. The clamp assembly includes an internal spring designed to push the
clamp open when the handle is raised. Therefore you will have to push the handle toward the clamp against
the force of the spring.
When the handle is fully pressed against the
clamp, an adjustment bolt will be exposed
as shown in Fig. 72. Turn the adjustment
bolt clockwise a slight amount to increase
the clamping pressure, or counter-clockwise
a slight amount to decrease the clamping
pressure. Release the handle and allow the
spring to push it away from the clamp and
re-engage the adjustment bolt. Now reinstall
the spreader or riving knife and test the
clamping pressure. Repeat the adjustment
as necessary until the correct clamping
pressure is achieved.
WARNING!
It is important to maintain the correct clamping pressure on the riving knife
and spreader. If the pressure is too low these important safety devices may not function
properly and a serious injury could result. In addition, the spreader or riving knife may come
into contact with the blade and cause an unintended activation of the safety system.
adjustment
bolt
push handle
toward clamp
Fig. 72
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