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Blade Guard
The term "blade guard" refers to the assembly
shown in Figure 69.
Figure 69. Blade guard assembly.
Understanding Blade Guard
The guard encloses the top of the blade to reduce
the risk of accidental blade contact and to contain
flying chips or dust. When installed and properly
maintained, it is an excellent tool for reducing the
risk of injury when operating the table saw.
As the workpiece is pushed into the blade,
the guard lifts and remains in contact with the
workpiece during the cut, then returns to a rest-
ing position against the table when workpiece is
pushed completely past the guard.
To ensure that the guard does its job effectively,
it MUST be centered over blade and properly
adjusted so it moves up and down to accommo-
date workpieces and maintain coverage over the
blade after the workpiece exits.
Adjusting Blade Guard
Loosen the lock handle (see Figure 69) and
adjust the guard so the distance between the
blade and both side covers is equal.
For stock up to 1" thick, loosen the lock knob
shown in Figure 69 so the blade guard is free to
move up and down with the workpiece. For stock
thicker than 1", loosen the lock knob, allow the
guard to rest on the workpiece, then tighten knob.
Every time the blade guard is re-installed you
must verify that it functions correctly before mak-
ing a cut.
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Lock Handle
Lock Knob
Side
Covers
To test blade guard operation, lift the front end
all the way up, then release it. The blade guard
should freely drop down and both wheels should
contact table surface.
—If blade guard remains in position where
you released it, loosen lock knob.
—If both wheels do not drop down against
table surface, loosen cap screws that
secure blade guard to upper guard arm
and adjust guard.
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Saw
a) Wear eye protection.
b) Use saw-blade guard for every operation
for which itcan be used.
c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.
d) Use a push-stick when required.
e) Pay particular attention to instructions
on reducing risk of kickback.
f) Do not perform any operation freehand.
g) Never reach around or over saw blade.
When to Use Blade Guard
In general, the blade guard MUST be installed on
the saw for all cuts (see owner's manual Page 14).
Sometimes the guard or its components can get
in the way when cutting very narrow workpieces
or other specialized cuts. Use the lock handle
shown in Figure 69 to move the guard out of the
way. Because the guard is provided to decrease
your risk of injury, it should not be used if it gets in
the way of making a safe cut. Use good judgment!
The blade guard MUST remain installed on saw—
unless a specific operation requires its removal.
If blade guard is removed for specific operations,
always immediately replace it after those opera-
tions are complete.
Side Covers
The right side of the blade guard can be config-
ured for straight cuts or angled cuts. Use flat blade
cover when performing straight cuts or bubble
cover for angled cuts. To change between cov-
ers, remove fasteners that secure existing cover,
remove it, then install the other cover.
Model G0764 (Mfd. Since 02/14)
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