Model G0771 (Mfd. Since 8/15)
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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
63 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.
5. Re-install table insert (refer to Table/Dado
Insert Adjustment on Page 66).
6. Tug spreader upward to verify it is locked.
7. Push guard lever forward.
9. Push guard lever toward rear of saw, locking
blade guard.
Figure 53. Blade guard installed.
When properly installed, the blade guard
should be set up similarly to
Figure 53. It
should pivot freely up and down and return to
the table in the resting position. It should also
swing up high enough to accommodate the
workpiece.
10. Tug upward on blade guard assembly to
verify that it is locked into spreader.
Pin
Guard Lever
Figure 52. Blade guard installation.
8. Insert rear pin on blade guard into rear slot
of spreader, then push down on blade guard
assembly so forward pin slides into forward
slot of spreader (see
Figure 52).
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 51. Lock lever used to secure spreader/
riving knife.
Lock Lever
Bracket Slot
Spreader
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 51).
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