Grizzly G0651 - Manual (Page 41)

model g0651/g0652 (mfg. since 1/10)
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Anti-Kickback pawls
the anti-kickback pawls allow the workpiece to
travel in only one direction. if the workpiece moves
backwards, such as during a kickback, the pawls
will dig into the workpiece to slow or stop it.
to work properly, the pawls must return to their
bottom-most position after pivoting, as shown in
Figure 52.
Note: The right pawl is designed to tilt slightly
away from the blade guard assembly to prevent
the pawl from catching in the table insert.
Figure 52. pawls in return position.
pawl
Knob
if the pawls fail to return to the bottom position,
the pivot spring may have been dislodged or bro-
ken and will need to be fixed/replaced.
Removing Pawls
you might remove the pawls if you are concerned
about them scratching a delicate workpiece, or
if you believe that they will obstruct a narrow
workpiece and cause feeding difficulty or loss of
control.
use your best judgment before removing
the pawls, as they are provided for your safety.
the blade guard, when properly installed,
should look like
Figure 50 and should pivot
freely so it touches the table surface in the
down position. it should also swing up high
enough to accommodate the workpiece.
Figure 50. Blade guard and insert installed.
Knob
Figure 51. spreader/riving knife alignment zone.
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When properly aligned, the spreader/riving
knife will be in the "alignment zone," shown
in
Figure 51, and will be parallel with the
blade.
— if the spreader/riving knife is not inside
the alignment zone and not parallel with
the blade, then it needs to be adjusted.
proceed to "adjusting alignment
" on page
73.
— if the spreader/riving knife is not parallel
with the blade, it may be bent. proceed to
"Checking alignment
" on page 73 to deter-
mine if the spreader/riving knife is bent.
5. lift the blade guard cover just enough to slide
the table insert into the table slot over the
blade, then secure the insert with the knob on
the front of the insert.
6. swing one side of the blade guard up and out
of the way.
7. While lifting up on the right spreader pawl,
place a straightedge against the blade and
the spreader.