Blade Guard Assembly - Grizzly G0962 Manual

Blade Guard
Assembly
The term "blade guard" refers to the assembly
that consists of the clear polycarbonate shield
and dust enclosure, the spreader, and the anti-
kickback pawls on each side of the spreader
(see Figure 48). Each of these components have
important safety functions during the operation of
the saw.
Spreader
Figure 48. Blade guard assembly components.
Blade Guard
The clear polycarbonate guard allows the opera-
tor 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 bar-
rier 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.
Model G0962A40 (Mfd. Since 07/22)
Clear Shield
Anti-Kickback
Pawl
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 barrier
behind the blade, which can help prevent hands
from being pulled into the blade in certain situa-
tions if a kickback occurs.
In order to work properly, the spreader can-
not 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 71 to
check or adjust alignment if necessary.
Installing Blade Guard & Spreader/
Riving Knife
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Remove table insert, but leave Phillips head
screws mounted in table throat.
3. Raise blade all the way up.
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