INCRA Ultra 24 - Manual (Page 16)

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Carriage clamping pressure Carriage clamp not adjusted Adjust clamping pressure (see page 18).
is too tight or too loose. properly.
LEXAN TM scale is difficult Scale slot has become dirty. Remove the scale and clean the slot thoroughly with
to slide paste wax or, preferably, Top-Cote (available from your
INCRA dealer). Then slide the scale back into the slot.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow wet Top-Cote to come into
contact with LEXAN scale or Templates, or any other
plastic material.
Racks do not mesh properly Sawdust on racks. Remove all debris from the racks' teeth with a stiff
when engaging the carriage brush, such as a toothbrush. (DO NOT attempt to
clamp. clean the racks with solvents of any kind as this may
damage them.)
Scale mark is not aligned directly Set the jig to mid-position and lock the carriage clamp.
under the hairline cursor. Then position the scale so that the 8" mark is directly
under the hairline. When setting the jig to any new
position, always make sure that the scale mark is
aligned directly under the hairline cursor BEFORE
locking the carriage clamp.
Carriage racks are improperly Realign the carriage racks as described on page 19.
aligned.
When the jig is moved to a Fence is improperly mounted on If the fence is mounted too high or too low on the
new position the carriage the fence bracket. bracket, it can cause resistance when moving from one
does not glide easily. position to another. If this is the case, loosen the
screws holding the fence and realign. See page 4,
Step 2.
Surface of table is not flat. Bumps or dips on the table surface can force the
carriage into non-parallel alignment with the base.
Check your table surface for flatness. This is also
important from a woodworking standpoint because
errors in the surface of the table will translate directly
into errors in your finished work.
Fence is not square to the Fence is improperly mounted on If the fence is mounted either too high or too low on the
table surface at all jig the fence bracket. fence mounting bracket, it can change the angle of the
positions. fence relative to the table when it is moved from one
position to another. If this is the case, loosen the
screws holding the fence to the bracket and realign.
See page 4, Step 2.
There are several possible causes: If you identify any of these, take steps to correct the
Jig mounting board is not flat, problem. You can also use shims to bring the fence
table is not flat, sawdust between into perfect squareness as per the instructions on
table and mounting board, or page 5 of your INCRA PRO Fence System owner's
sawdust between the mounting manual.
board and the jig.
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