Grizzly G0820, Owner'S Manual, Page: 45 / 104

Model G0820 (Mfd. Since 12/16)
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Once the riving knife is properly positioned at the
correct distance from the blade, verify that it is
aligned with the blade by checking the alignment
with a straightedge in the top and bottom loca-
tions shown in
Figure 76.
Figure 76. Checking top and bottom riving knife
alignment with blade.
Top Alignment
Bottom Alignment
The riving knife should be parallel with the blade
along its length at both positions and should be in
the "Alignment Zone" shown in
Figure 77.
Figure 77. Verifying that riving knife is in the
alignment zone behind the blade.
Alignment
Zone
Spreader
Blade
Straightedge
If the riving knife is not aligned or parallel with the
blade, refer to
Riving Knife Mounting Block on
Page 78.
The riving knife must be correctly installed and
adjusted in order to provide the maximum safety
benefit.
The riving knife attaches to the mounting block as
shown in
Figure 78. Always firmly tighten the hex
bolt when securing the riving knife in place.
Riving Knife Installation & Removal
Figure 78. Installing riving knife on mounting
block.
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Although it is possible to use the riving knife
for through-cutting operations, the blade guard
assembly offers far more injury protection and
risk reduction than the riving knife. Therefore,
we strongly recommend that you use the blade
guard assembly and splitter/riving knife instead of
the riving knife for through-cuts.
When Not to Use Riving Knife
When to Use Riving Knife
Use the riving knife for all non-through cuts
(defined on
Page 6) or for those special opera-
tions where the blade guard or its components
get in the way of safe operation, such as with very
narrow cuts.