Baileigh TS-1040C, Operator'S Manual

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BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY
The term "blade guard" refers to the assembly that
consists of the clear shield, the spreader, and the anti-
kickback pawls on each side of the spreader. Each of
these components has important safety functions.
Guard
The clear shield reduces injury risk by providing a
barrier around the blade that prevents accidental
contact and contains flying wood chips.
The shield allows the operator to see the blade cut the workpiece during operation. This shield
is designed to lift as the workpiece is pushed into the blade and remain in contact with the
workpiece throughout the entire cut.
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 shield will pivot up and down freely 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 workpiece from pinching the backside
of the blade and causing kickback.
The spreader also acts as a barrier behind the blade to shield hands from being pulled into the
blade if a kickback occurs.
Note: To work properly, the spreader cannot be bent or misaligned with the blade.
If the spreader gets accidentally bent, take the time to straighten or replace it. Using a bent or
misaligned spreader will increase the risk of kickback!