SawStop ICS73600 - Manual (Page 23)

SawStop 10” Industrial Cabinet Saw 21
Setting Up
Your Saw
Note: when using a dado set, neither the blade guard nor the riving knife may be used. Instead, use other
protective devices such as push sticks and featherboards.
For the majority of cuts, the blade guard
should be used. To install the blade
guard, first remove the riving knife by
lifting the clamping handle fully upward
until the clamping plate moves away
from the riving knife (see Fig. 14). Then
move the riving knife slightly toward the
right to clear the positioning pins, and lift
it out of the clamp. To install the guard,
position the spreader in the clamp
and flat against the base plate. The
positioning pins will automatically align
the spreader in the correct position.
Lower the clamping handle completely
until the limit shoulder is against the limit
screw. If the clamping handle is difficult
to lower, make sure the spreader is
positioned flat against the base plate.
To remove the guard, use the same
procedure as removing the riving knife.
Similarly, to install the riving knife, use
the same procedure as installing the
guard.
The clamping force used to hold the spreader and riving knife in place can be increased if the spreader and
riving knife are not held securely, or decreased if too much force is required to lower the clamping handle. See
page 64 for instructions on adjusting the clamping force.
For instructions on the operation and use of the blade guard and the riving knife, please see page 34.
Note: both the spreader and the riving knife are 2 mm (0.079 in.) thick. Do not use a saw blade with a kerf less
than 2 mm with these tools.
WARNING! Use the blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can
be used, including all through-sawing.
Setting Up Your Saw
Fig. 15
push handle downward
to engage clamp
spreader
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