Bartell BSM1402 User manual

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BARTELL MORRISON INC. 375 AnnagemBlvd., Mississauga, ONL5T 3A7
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MASONRY SAW
BSM1402
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Bartell Morrison Inc.
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BARTELL MASONRY SAW BSM1402
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Never operatethe machineinanexplosive
atmosphere,nearcombustiblematerials or
airbornedust,or inareas if inadequateventilation.
CAUTION
ROTATING HAZARD
Never placehands orfingers insidesafetyguard
or nearrotating blade. Serious injurywillresult
from contact with rotating blade.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS
Before startingthemachine,ensurethatall
guards andsafetydevices arein placeand
functioningproperly.
ATTENTION
READ OWNER’S MANUAL
Readandunderstandowner’smanualbefore
usingthis machine. Failure to followoperating
instructions couldresultin seriousinjuryordeath.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY INFORMATION 4
SAFETY INFORMATION 5
FEATURES 7
SPECIFICATIONS 7
HEALTH WARNING 8
UNPACKING 8
SET UP 9
SAW STAND FOLDABLE LEGS 9
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION 10
BL ADE INSTALL ATION 10
WATER PUMP INSTALLATION 10
WHEEL INSTALL ATION 11
USING THE CUTTING TABLE 11
PERFORMING STRAIGHT CUTS 12
PERFORMING DIAGON AL CUTS 12
PERFORMING MITER CUTS 12
SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH 13
CLEANING THE WATER TRAY 13
TRANSPORTING THE SAW 13
PROPER BLADE USE 14
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 15
GENERAL RULES 15
CLEANING 15
PROLONGED PERIOD OF NON-USE 16
EX TREME TEMPER ATURE 16
WATER PUMP MAINTENANCE 16
BELT REPL ACEMENT 17
REALIGNMENT 18
LEVELING ADJUSTMENT 20
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 21
EX TENSION CORD CHART 22
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGR AM 22
TROUBLESHOOTING 23

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
All products soldbyBartell MorrisonInc. and Bartell Morrison (USA) LLC (the “Company”)are
warrantedagainstdefects in materialsand/orworkmanship foraperiod of 12 months;excluding
the normalwearonwearingcomponents andcomponentscoveredbya separateoriginal
manufacturer’s warranty.The warranty is to the originalend userpurchaserprovided that
certainconditions havebeenmet.
Conditions:
1. The equipmentserialnumberhas beenregisteredwiththe Companyorits approved
dealers,distributors,andrepresentatives oragents.
2. The equipmenthas been operatedinan appropriatemannerbyqualifiedindividuals.
3. The equipmenthas been properlymaintainedas perthe instructions includedin the
Owner’s Manual.
4. All claims forwarrantymustbefiledon properforms andinclude theserialnumberofthe
equipmentalong withproofof purchase.
Any evidenceof failureto meettheseconditions mayresultina denialofthe warranty claim.
Considerationofwarrantyclaims willbeatthe solediscretion ofthe Company,or its authorized
dealers,distributors,representatives oragents.
The Companymay,at its discretion,requestthatthe equipmenttobe consideredforwarranty
be returnedat the owner’s expensetoan authorized repairfacility for inspection.
Underthis warranty, wemay, at our discretion,replacethe defective portion of the equipment
anda reasonable(as determinedbythe Company)amountof labourto conductthe repairor
replacement.
Underno circumstances shalltheCompanybe liablefor anyadditionalorexceptionalcosts
beyond the costto repairor replacethe defective portion of the equipment.TheCompanyshall
not be heldaccountablefor;costs associatedwithtravel to inspector repairdefective
equipment,costfortransportingequipmentatanyfacility other than oneauthorizedby the
Companyor ancillarydamagecausedbyor as a resultof defective equipment.
Underno circumstances shallequipmentbereturnedto the Companyor its authorized dealers,
distributors,representatives,oragents withoutthe approvalof the Companyas evidenceby a
ReturnedGoods Number.Toobtaina Returned Goods Numbercontactthe factory or your au-
thorized dealer,distributor,representativeoragent.
This warrantyis for the solebenefitof the originalend userpurchaserandis nottransferrableto
any othercompanyor person.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Before usingthis equipment,studythe entire owner’s manualtobecomefamiliarwithits
operation.Donot allowuntrained orunauthorizedpersonnel,especiallychildren,to operate this
equipment.Useonlyfactory authorizedparts for service.
A. Saw blade should be inspected dailyfor excessive wear, core cracks and arbor damage.
Replaceanybladethat shows signs ofdamage.
B. To mountthe blade,cleanthe arborand outerflanges,andtighten the nut securely.
C. DO NOT place any portion of your bodyin line withthe blade while it is rotating.
D. Wet cuttingblades MUST be used withwater.
E. To reducethe riskof electricalshock,werecommendtheuseofGFCI and to refer servicing
to a qualifiedprofessional.
F. Before operating the saw, along with studying the owner’s manual, be sure to wear proper
safety gear, such as hearing protection, safetyglasses, and dust mask. Ahard hat is also
recommended.
G. Never use the machineimproperlyorwork in an unsafemanner.
H. Maintain alertness while operating the machine. Failure to maintain attention, by the
operator,mayleadto serious injury.
I. Keepwork areaclean.
J. Before you start working, familiarize yourself with the work site and its surroundings. Take
notice of circumstances which may impede work or traffic, observe soil conditions (good
bearing or not) and take measures to ensure safety(e.g. the shielding of roadworks from
publictraffic).
K. Take measures to ensure that the machine is in a safe and trouble-free condition prior to
usage. Use the machine only when all protective devices (i.e. guards, noise absorbers,
emergency-offdevices)are inplaceand inworkingorder.
L. A visual check of the machine must be made at least once a shift to ensure that visible
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behaviorof the machine)mustbe reported tothesupervisor. Ifnecessary,stopthe machine
at once and secure it.
M. In the case of a malfunction, stop the machineimmediatelyand secure it. Fix the problem
as soonas possible.
N. To stop and start the machine follow the operating instructions and observe any indicator
lights.
O. Keep out of reach of children. Before operating machine,be sure theactivated machinewill
be of no dangerto anyone.
P. Be sure to connect the plugto a properly groundedreceptacleto reduce the riskof electric
shock.
Q. Wear properapparel. Do not wearloose clothing oraccessories. Keep hairand body parts
awayfrom openings andmovingparts.
R. If cord/plug is damaged donotoperate.
S. Make sure power switch is in “off”position before plugging in power cord to prevent any
accidentalactivation.
T. When machine is plugged in do not leave it unattended. Unplug prior to servicing, when
changingaccessories,andwhennotin use.
U. Never carry machinebycord. Do not pull cord to unplug. Keepcord awayfrom heat, sharp
edges andoil.
V. Donot operate themachinewhenyouare tired or while underthe influence ofdrugs,alcohol
or any medication.
W. Never operate this unit when flammable materialsorvapors are present. Electrical devices
producesparks orarcs whichcancauseafire or explosion.
X. When usinganextensioncord, makesure itis ingoodcondition and heavyenough to carry
the current drawn by the machine. Refer to the extension cord table in the “Electrical
Specifications”section for the correct gauge depending on the desired cord length and the
machine’shorsepowerandvoltage.

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FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Motor
Max. Blade
Capacity Cutting Depth Weight Dimensions
2 HP,
115-120 V, 60 Hz,
3420 RPM
14”4-1/2”207 lbs
Length: 40.5”
Width: 23.2”
Height: 31.7”
Heavy
Duty Power Switch
Prevents the motor from overheating
and protects the saw from power
surges
Cutting Reference Marks
Provides cutting depth reference
for plunge cuts
H
igh Plunge Handle
Provides a convenient handle for
better user leverage during plunge
cuts
Built
-
In Water Tray
Allows for easy water storage during
saw operation for user convenience
Folding Legs
Allows the user to easily fold and
unfold the stand legs for operation or
storage
Ruler Guide
Provides convenient measurements
and promotes precision cuts
Cutting Table
Features an injection mold rubber
mat that provides afirm, durable
work surface while the ball bearing
wheels and rollers ensure smooth
effortless movement

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HEALTH WARNING
Somedustcreatedby powersanding,sawing,grinding,drilling,andotherconstruction
activities containchemicals knowntocausecancer,birthdefects or other reproductiveharm.
Someexamples ofthesechemicalsare:
•Leadfrom lead-basedpaints,
•Crystallinesilica from bricks,cementandothermasonryproducts,and
•Arsenicand chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your riskfrom theseexposures varies,dependingonhowoften you do this type of work. To
reduceyour exposureto thesechemicals: Workin a well-ventilatedarea,andwork with
approvedsafety equipment,suchas thosedustmasks thatarespeciallydesigned tofilter out
microscopicparticles.
UNPACKING
Open the packageandcarefullylift the sawand placeit ona flat, level working area. Be sure
that you have the followingitems beforeyoudiscardthe package:
•Saw
•Manual
•Water pump
•Universalwrench
•Ripguide
•Miter block
•Overflow drainplug
•WheelSet
•Bucket

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SET UP
Saw Stand Foldable Legs
1. To deploythe foldable legs, unscrewthe wing bolts located at the corner of the frame of the
leg to be deployed. Only unscrew the wing bolts far enough so that the leg is movable. Do
not removethe wing bolts.
2. Starting at the rear lift the sawand pull the leg towards the rear. Be mindfulthat the leg will
rotate downwards onceitis free of the horizontalportion of the slot.
3. Once the leg is in the vertical position, make sure it slides into the vertical portion of the slot
(figure1). Handtightenthe wingbolt. Repeatfor the other rear leg.
4. Nowslidein the safetypins hangingfrom therearof the sawintothe availableholebelowthe
wingbolt (figure 2).
5. Lift the front of the saw andpull the front foldable leg down. Be mindful that the leg will swing
downrapidlyafter it is pulleddowna certain degree.
Note: If the saw is too heavy to handle on your own ask for assistance. Failure to do so can
resultinbodilyinjury!
figure 1
figure 2

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
Blade Installation
1. Open the bladenut door found on the bladeguard by rotating it. Usingthesuppliedwrench,
loosenthenut.
2. Removethe nut and the outer flange.
3. Install a new blade. Make sure the blade rotation
arrow coincides with the rotation direction of the
bladeshaft.
4. Reattachthe outer flangeand bladenut.
5. Using the same wrench tighten the blade nut and
closethe blade nut door.
Water Pump Installation
1. Hangthe optionalwaterbucket onthe hook found at the rearcenter of the sawframe.
2. Placethe water pumpinsidethewaterbucket(figure 4).
3. If no water bucketis available,place the water pumpinsidethewatertray behindthe splash
guard(figure5).
WARNING:
Disconnect the pump before attempting to handle the pump.
Never operate pump without water in the tray.
figure 4
figure 5
figure 3

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Wheel Installation
1. Wheelassemblycanbe installedon theframeor the rearfoldinglegs (seefigure 6).
2. To remove the wheel assembly, slide the springpin out of its current slot and pull the wheel
out. Put it in the desiredlocationandreinsertthepin. The pinshouldbeinsertedall the way
in andalways in the innerslot,whengiven a choice
Using the Cutting Table
•The ruler guide has inches marked alongthe top to allow convenient measurements and to
promoteprecisioncuts (figure7).
The widecutting tablespans anareaof 19”x 12”, providinga largework areato efficiently
handlelargematerials.
•The cutting tableis covered by a rubbermatthat provides a firm,durableworksurface.
•The masonryripguideshouldbeused togetherwiththecuttingtable toensureprecisionwhile
makingcuts.
figure 6
figure 7

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Performing Straight Cuts
1. Set the rip guide at the desired location on the ruler guide and tighten the threaded knob.
Make surethe rip guideis firmlytightenedto avoid slippage.
2. After the ripguideis positionedforthedesiredcut,place thematerialbeingcutflatagainstthe
sideof the ripguideandthe ruler guide.
3. Nowyou are readyto makeyour cut.
4. Thicker materialmayneedto be cut, flippedover, and cut againto completeseparation.
Performing Diagonal Cuts
The masonryripguideis designedtosecurethe materialina variety of angles duringthecut
for improved accuracy.
1. Adjust the ripguideto the desiredcuttingangle.
2. Set the rip guide at the desired location on the ruler guide and tighten the threaded knob.
Make surethe rip guideis firmlytightenedto avoid slippage.
3. After the rip guideis positionedforthe desiredcut,place the materialbeingcut appropriately
on the cuttingtable.
4. Nowyou are readyto makeyour cut.
5. Thicker materialmayneedto be cut, flippedover, and cut againto completeseparation.
Performing Miter Cuts
1. Placethe lip of the miterblockon the rulerguidewith the threadedknob facingyou.
2. Position the miter block such that the material’s edge can layall the way inside the vertical
channel of the cutting table. One flat face of the material should layflush against the miter
block. Tightenthe threadedknob to securethemiter.
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Setting the cutting Depth
Blade Diameter Cutting Depth
10”2”
12”3⅜”
14”4½”
WARNING:
Setting the blade too low may damage
the cutting table and
if set too high, the blade may
grab the material being cut, possibly causing injury to the operator and the saw.
The recommendedcuttingdepthis ¼”belowthe cutting tablesurface. To adjustthecutting
depth, loosenthecuttingdepthcontrol knoband setthe cutting headsuchthat the lowestpoint
of the bladeis ¼”belowthe tablesurface.
Cleaning the Water Tray
1. Removethe drainplugand water pump.Drainanywater left insidethewatertray.
2. Washwater tray to remove sludgebuildup.
3. Wipe downwatertray untilclean.
Transporting the Saw
1. Ensurethat the watertray is emptyand dry.
2. Unplugthepowercord andstoreit inthe water tray.
3. Secure the cutting tablein the middleofthe sawusingthequickreleasepinanchoredonthe
left post.

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PROPER BLADE USE
Dos Don’ts
Wet
Cut
Blades
•
Inspect blades daily for cracks or uneven
wear.
•Always use appropriate blade for
material being cut.
•Inspect arbor shaft for uneven wear
beforemounting blade.
•Always useblades withthecorrectarbor
shaftsize.
•Ensure that blade is mounted in the
correctdirection.
•Use proper safety equipment when
operating the saw.
•Always have a continuous flow of water
on both sides of blade.
•Secure the blade to the arbor with a
wrench.
•
Do not operate the saw
without
safety guards in position.
•Do not operate the saw withblades
larger than 14”.
•Do not cut dry with blades marked
“Use Wet”.
•Do not exceed manufacturer’s
recommended maximum RPM.
•Do notforceblade into material. Let
blade cut at its ownspeed.
Dry
Cut
Blades
•
In addition to the following,always
follow wetrecommendations.
•Use appropriate blade formaterial
being cut.
•Inspect segment blades forsegment
cracking or loss.
•Do not use damaged blades.
•Use proper safety equipment w hen
operating the saw.
•
In addition to the following,always
follow wetrecommendations.
•Do not make long cuts withdry
blades. Allow themto air cool.
•Do not use the edge or side of
blade to cut or grind.
•Do not attempt to cut a radius or
curve.
•Do not cut too deep or too fastinto
the material.
•Do not cut any material not
recommended by blade
manufacturer.

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CARE and MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
For your safety, before performing any maintenance on the saw turn OFF the power switch and
UNPLUG the power cord.
General Rules
•Always cleanthe machinebeforeperforminganymaintenance/repair.
•Before performing anycleaning/maintenance/repair, the machine must be switched offwith
the mainpowerswitch.
Steps to Follow When Cleaning:
•Please do not use aggressive cleaners (i.e. containing solvents). Do not use high-pressure
water jets,aggressivedetergents orsolutionsandliquids withatemperatureexceeding86ºF!
Usea fluff-free cloth only.
•Usea cloth which maybe lightlymoistenedonlyfor removingdust anddirt. Hard packeddirt
can beremovedwith a soft brush.
•For the sake of safety, no water/cleaning liquid/vapor maypenetrate into the electric motor,
connectors/plugs, switches, etc. Therefore, cover all apertures, holes in the housing,
connectors orplugs,etc. or sealthem with adhesivetape!
•Use a soft, low-pressure water jet and a brush to rinse dirt and incrustations away. Be
particularlycareful when near hazardous parts of the machine (e.g.switch, motor).Clean the
motorandswitches onlyby wipingwitha moistcloth.
•Do not “rinse”the bearings of the drive elements to prevent them from running dry. The ball
bearings ofthe machinearepermanentlylubricated.
•After cleaning, remove all covers and adhesive tape! All screws/nuts which you may have
loosened mustbetightenedagain!
•After wet cleaning,try the machineon apoweroutlet which is equippedwitha powerbreaker
(i.e. fault current circuitbreaker). If the fault currentcircuit breakercuts the powersupply, the
machinemustbeinspectedbyan authorizeddealerprior to use!
Cleaning
After every use of the machine:
•Removedirty water from container.
•Removedirt andmud from the bottom of the container.

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•Rinse the immersion pump with fresh water to prevent the water pump from clogging with
residualdirt.
After wet cleaning and before using the machine again:
•Connectthemachinetoan electricpoweroutletequippedwitha“GFCI”safetypowerbreaker.
If the safety power breaker cuts off the electrical power supply, do not try to operate the
machinebuthave it checkedby an authorizeddealerfirst.
Prolonged Period of Non-use
Before not using the machine for a prolonged period of time:
•Cleanandlubricateall movableparts. However, do not grease the guide rails.
After not using the machine for a prolonged period of time:
•Checkthat the standis safelyfixed.
•Checkthat allscrewjoints andnuts are fixed.
•Checkthat the cuttingtableis seatedproperlyontheguiderails andthatitmoves easilyalong
the entirelengthof the rails.
•With the sawblade removed,switchon the motorfor an instant and switch it off again. If the
motordoes notrun, have the machineinspectedbya qualifiedelectrician.
•Checkthat the immersionpumpworks properly.Turn on the coolingwatertap and switchthe
machineon.Ifthe pumpdoes notgiveanywater oronlyalittle, switchthe machine offatonce.
Cleanthe pump,orreplace if necessary.
Extreme Temperature
Ambienttemperature below 32°F (Winter):
•To prevent the water in the pump and cooling system from freezing, remove the water after
using the machineor when there will be a long break. Make sure that the cooling system is
entirelydrainedso that there is no water left insidethe pump and waterhose!
Water Pump Maintenance
When the machinehas notbeenusedfora longperiodof time,hard packeddirt maybeginto
buildupinsidethepumpandblockthe pumpwheel. If the machineis activatedwith the
immersionpumpblocked,the electricmotorof the pumpwillbedamagedwithina fewminutes!
Pleasefollowthe steps listedbelowtocleanthepumpbeforeoperatingthe saw:
1. Removethe immersionpumpfrom the watercontainer.
2. Cleanthe immersionpump.
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4. Take the lidoff the pump. Be carefulnot to damageorlosethegasketunderneath.
5. Cleanthe pumplid.
6. Removealldirt and incrustationsfrom the pump wheel.
7. Checkwhetherthe pumpwheelcanbe easilyturned.
8. Then reassemble theimmersion pump correctlyand check whetherit works properly.
Belt Replacement
1. Unplugthesaw beforeproceedinganyfurther.
2. Loosen and remove the four bolts located above and below the belt guard and then remove
the belt guard(figure 8).
3. Removethe shieldunderthecuttingheadto access thefournuts lockingthe four motorbolts
in place.
4. Loosenthefour nuts locatedunderthe cutting head,nearthe baseof the motor.
5. Usea wrench to turn the socket hex boltlocated at the rear of the cutting head. Turn wrench
to move the motorforward, thus providingsomeslackinthe belt.
6. The motor shaft should be parallel with the blade shaft. If it is not, the two belts will have
different tensions. This willcausethemotor/beltto createa soundwhileoperating.
7. Removeexisting belt and replace witha new belt.
figure 8

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Realignment
Method 1:
This proceduredeals withthemostcommonsourceofmisalignmentthatoccurs whenthe
guiderails arenot parallelwiththe blade.
1. Set the cutting depthsuchthat the bladepasses throughthetable,notover.
2. Placea straightedge(i.e. carpenter’s square)onthecutting tableas shown infigure9.
3. Loosen theleftguiderail bylooseningthe fastenersfound atthe ends ofthe rail (figure9). The
left rail shouldbeslightlyloose,sothere is nottoo much playduring adjustments.
4. Make surethe shortportionofthe straightedgeis placedflush againsttherulerguide. Adjust
the left guiderail so thatthe front andrearedges oftheblade touch thestraightedge,although
a tolerance of 0.2mm betweenthe front and rear edges is allowed. Perform this adjustment
alongthe entirelengthof the straightedge.
5. Position the table as close to the user as possible. Place the straight edge flush against the
rulerguideand blade. Without holdingontothe straightedge,gently move the tabletowards
the rear of the sawandthen back. Observe any gaps that mayappear betweenthe straight
edge and blade or between the straight edge and ruler guide. Agap exceeding the allowed
tolerancemeans thatthe tableis not movingparallelto the blade;hence, further adjustments
as outlined in step 4 will be required. However, if scenario A or B described below occurs,
other adjustments mayberequiredinstead.
Ruler Guide
figure 9
Str
aight Edge (Carpenter
Square)
Left Guide Rail
Front of the Saw
Cutting Table Bracket
Right Guide Rail

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A. If the straight edge only touches the blade when the table is positioned midway
alongtherail or at the ends ofthe rail,thenthe rail maybedeformed(i.e.bowed)(figure
10). Perform test cuts to determine if the rail should be replaced. Typically, a bowing
displacementofup to 0.5mm willnotaffect cutting accuracy.
B. If the straightedgetouches bothedges ofthe bladeinitially, but shifts apartas the
tabletravels along the rail,proceedto method2 below.
6. Tightenthe fasteners atbothends ofthe left rail. Make suretherightguiderailis always near
the middleofthe right rollers onthe cutting table. If that is not the caseadjusttheright guide
roller.
If alignmenthas beenachieveddo notproceed to method2.
Method 2:
This procedurecorrects anothersourceofmisalignmentthatoccurs whenthe table’s
orientationis notparallelwiththe guiderails.
1. Loosen thecuttingtable bracketon both the leftand rightsideof the cutting table.
2. If the tableshifts to the rightas it travels awayfrom the user,ashim needs tobeaddedto the
guide roller furthest from the ruler guide. On the other hand, if the table shifts to the left, a
shim needs tobeaddedto the guiderollerclosestto the rulerguide.
3. To addthe shim(s),liftthetablefrom the guiderails.Turnthe tableover andsetiton theguide
rails. Remove the appropriate guide roller to insert a shim between the roller and the table,
then reattach (figure 11). Dependingon the severity of the shift,more than one shim maybe
required.
Figure10
Shim
Guide Roller
figure 11