Grizzly G0696X - Manual (Page 38)

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Blade Guard
Assembly
the term "blade guard" refers to the assembly
that consists of the clear polycarbonate shield, the
spreader, and the anti-kickback pawls on each
side of the spreader (
Figure 62). Each of these
components has important safety functions.
Figure 62. Blade guard assembly components.
Spreader
Clear Shield
Anti-Kickback Pawl
Guard
the clear polycarbonate guard allows the opera-
tor to see the blade cut the workpiece during
operation. this guard is designed to lift as the
workpiece is pushed into the blade and remain in
contact with the workpiece throughout the entire
cut.
the guard reduces injury risk by providing a bar-
rier around the blade that prevents accidental
contact and contains flying wood chips.
to ensure that the guard does its job effectively,
it must always be in the downward position
against the table during idle operation, and the
hinge mechanism must be maintained in good
working condition so the guard can freely pivot
up and down to accommodate the height of the
workpiece and return to the table surface.
Spreader
the spreader is a metal plate that prevents the
newly cut kerf of the workpiece from pinching the
backside of the blade, causing kickback.
the spreader also acts as a barrier behind the
blade to shield hands from being pulled into the
blade if kickback occurs.
In order to work properly, the spreader
cannot be bent or misaligned with the blade.
If the spreader gets accidentally bent, take
the time to straighten it or just replace it.
using a bent or misaligned spreader will
increase the risk of kickback! Refer to
page 68 to check or adjust alignment if
necessary.
Installing Blade Guard & Spreader
1. disConnECt sAW From poWEr!
2. remove the table insert.
3. insert the spreader into the bracket slot and
tighten the lock knob shown in Figure 63 to
secure the spreader.
Figure 63. location to secure blade guard.
lock Knob
4. tug the spreader up to verify it is locked.
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.