SawStop ICS73600 - Manual (Page 37)

SawStop 10” Industrial Cabinet Saw 35
Using
Your Saw
The limit rod blocks material that is taller
than the blade to prevent the material from
getting pinched between the table and the
spreader. The limit rod can be pivoted upward
to a balance point above the guard to provide
unimpeded access to the table opening when
changing the blade, etc. When lowering the
limit rod, make sure to push it down until it
snaps into its locked position (see Fig. 35).
The blade guard shell is constructed of a strong clear polycarbonate to provide a physical barrier between you
and the blade without obstructing your view of the workpiece. The guard shell is designed to capture the air
flow generated by the spinning blade and direct it through a channel above the blade. As a result, virtually all
of the above-table dust created during cutting is collected by the blade guard shell and exhausted through the
port at the back of the blade guard assembly (see Fig. 36).
The blade guard shell is
mounted to the spreader
so that it can pivot freely to
automatically adjust to the
height of the workpiece (up
to 3
1 /
8
inches high). Like
the limit rod, the guard shell
can be pivoted upward to a
balance point where it will
stay without further support.
This allows you to adjust or
change the blade without
removing the guard.
Install the blade guard as described on page 20.
To use the guard, set the blade elevation and tilt angle to the desired settings. If necessary, swing the guard
shell down to rest on the table or insert, and lower the limit rod until it snaps in its locked position. Cut the
workpiece as described beginning on page 38. The guard will “float” on the top of the workpiece as it passes
under the guard. After making the cut, the cut-off portion of the workpiece may be held beneath one of the anti-
kickback pawls. In this case, turn off the motor and wait until the blade completes coast-down before pushing
the cut-off portion past the anti-kickback pawls.
Keep the guard shell clean and free of dust to allow unobstructed viewing of the blade and workpiece. For
successful operation, the spreader must remain flat, and the guard shell and anti-kickback pawls must pivot
freely. If any portion of the guard ceases to function properly, replace or repair it before continuing to use the
saw. When not in use, the blade guard can be stored on the guard / riving knife storage pin on the left side of
the cabinet (see Fig. 3 on page 14).
Using Your Saw
push limit rod down until
it snaps in place
Fig. 35
Fig. 36