Model G0771Z (Mfd. Since 01/21)
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In order to work properly, the spreader
cannot be bent or misaligned with the blade.
If the spreader accidentally gets 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
64 to check or adjust alignment if necessary.
Spreader/Riving Knife
The spreader/riving knife is a metal plate that
prevents the newly cut kerf of the workpiece from
pinching the back side of the blade, causing kick-
back.
The spreader/riving knife also acts as a bar-
rier behind the blade to shield hands from being
pulled into the blade if a kickback occurs.
Installing Blade Guard & Spreader/
Riving Knife
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2.
Remove table insert, but leave Phillips head
screws mounted in table throat.
Figure 45.
Lock lever used to secure spreader/
riving knife.
Lock Lever
Bracket Slot
Note:
Do not insert upper set of holes on
spreader into bracket slot. Doing so will result
in improper installation of blade guard.
3.
Raise blade all the way up.
4.
Insert lower set of holes on spreader/riving
knife into bracket slot, and tighten lock lever
to secure spreader (see Figure 45).
Spreader/
Riving Knife
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 (see
Figure 44). Each of
these components has important safety functions
during the operation of the saw.
Figure 44. Blade guard assembly components.
Clear Shield
Spreader
Anti-Kickback
Pawl
Guard
The clear polycarbonate guard allows the opera-
tor to watch 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 risk of injury by providing a
barrier around the blade that prevents accidental
contact and contains flying wood chips.
To ensure that the guard does its job effectively,
the guard must always be in the downward posi-
tion 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.
Insert Adjustment
Screw (1 of 5 shown)
