Shop fox W1761, Owner'S Manual

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Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+)
Blade Guard
This update provides all installation and adjustment infor-
mation relevant to the new blade guard. 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 4 ).
Figure 4. Anatomy of the new blade guard
now supplied with the table saw.
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Guard
The clear polycarbonate guard allows the operator to
see 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 injury risk by providing a barrier
around the blade that helps prevent accidental contact
and contact from flying wood chips.
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 guard can
freely pivot up and down 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
kerf of the workpiece from pinching the backside of the
blade, causing kickback.
The spreader also acts as a barrier behind the blade to
shield hands from being pulled into the blade if kickback
occurs.