SawStop 10” Contractor Saw 41
Using Y
our
Saw
Using Your Saw
Adjusting the Blade Height
To maximize safety, the height of the saw blade above
the table should be as low as possible while still allowing
a complete and precise cut. For through-cuts (i.e., cuts
where the wood is cut through its entire thickness), the
blade height should be adjusted so that the top of the blade
is no more than
1
⁄
8
inch to
1
⁄
2
inch above the workpiece.
The blade can be adjusted from
1
⁄
8
inch below the table
top to 3
1
⁄
8
inch above the table top. To adjust the height
of the blade, loosen the elevation lock knob and turn the
elevation handwheel until the blade is at the desired height
(see Fig. 47). Turn the handwheel clockwise to raise the
blade, and counter-clockwise to lower the blade. Lock the
blade height by tightening the elevation lock knob.
The saw includes limit stops to prevent the height of the
blade from being adjusted past the maximum and minimum
setpoints. These limit stops are pre-set at the factory and
should not need adjustment. If you decide to adjust the
blade elevation limit stops, see page 64 for instructions.
CAUTION!
When adjusting the height or tilt angle of the blade, reverse the handwheel
slightly to release tension after reaching the limit stops. This prevents any slight twisting
of the cast iron assembly that might affect blade alignment.
Adjusting the Blade Tilt Angle
The tilt (bevel) angle of the blade can be
adjusted between 0° and 45°. To adjust the
tilt angle of the blade, loosen the tilt lock knob
and turn the tilt handwheel until the blade is at
the desired angle (see Fig. 48). The tilt angle
of the blade is indicated by the position of the
tilt angle indicator on the tilt angle scale. Turn
the tilt handwheel clockwise to increase the
tilt angle, and counter-clockwise to decrease
the tilt angle. Lock the tilt angle by tightening
the tilt lock knob.
The saw includes limit stops to prevent the
tilt angle from being adjusted past the 0° and
45° set points. These limit stops are pre-set at
the factory and should not need adjustment. If
you decide to adjust the blade tilt limit stops,
see page 66 for instructions.
Fig. 47
Fig. 48
tilt
handwheel
elevation
handwheel
elevation
lock knob
tilt
lock knob
