This article provides step-by-step instructions for installing and adjusting two common table insert styles: Phillips Head Screw (hybrid saws) and Set Screw (cabinet saws). It details disconnecting power, leveling the insert using appropriate tools, and ensuring the insert is flush and does not contact the blade. For more details, consult the Operator’s Manual.
This article provides basic step-by-step instructions for installing and adjusting a table insert. There are two common styles of inserts:
- Phillips Head Screw Version – Typically found on hybrid saws
- Set Screw Version (3mm) – Typically found on cabinet saws
Follow the instructions below for each style:
Phillips Head Screw Version (Hybrid Saws)
- Disconnect the saw from power and lower the blade as far down as possible.
- Look inside the throat of the saw to ensure the countersunk screws are in the tabs—these screws are used to level the table insert.
- Install the table insert in the throat of the saw and check for flatness and rocking.
- Using the holes in the insert, place a Phillips screwdriver in each hole to adjust the height.
- Important: Do not insert screws from the top of the insert; they will not sit flush and cannot be adjusted.
- Raise and lower the blade to confirm there is no contact with the insert.
Set Screw Version (Cabinet Saws)
- Disconnect the saw from power.
- Ensure all four set screws are firmly in contact with the table casting.
- Using a 3mm hex wrench, raise or lower each of the four set screws (see Figure 25) until the insert is flush with the table top.
- Use a straightedge to verify the insert is level with the table surface.
- Notice: The insert must be flush with the table top or the workpiece will hit the edge of the insert at the beginning of the cut.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operator’s Manual for your specific machine.