Grizzly G0941 Manual page 10

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Blade Guard
Assembly
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 21). Each of
these components has important safety functions
during the operation of the saw.
Figure 21. Blade guard assembly components.
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,
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.
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The spreader also acts as a barrier behind the
blade to shield hands from being pulled into the
blade if a kickback occurs.
Clear Shield
Anti-Kickback
Pawl
Installing Blade Guard & Spreader
1.
2.
3.
Figure 22. Location of table insert and lock knob
In order to work properly, the spreader
cannot be bent or misaligned with the blade.
If the spreader gets accidentally bent, take
the time to straighten it or just replace it.
Using a bent or misaligned spreader will
increase the risk of kickback!
To ensure that the blade spreader works
safely, the specifications listed in Blade
Requirements on Page 36 of Model G0651/
G0652 manual MUST be met when installing
new blades.
The spreader MUST be aligned/adjusted to
the blade. These requirements do not apply
to dado blades.
DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
Remove table insert (see Figure 22).
Raise blade all the way up, then locate blade
assembly lock knob (see Figure 22).
Table Insert
(blade removed for clarity).
Model G0941 (Mfd. Since 09/20)
Lock Knob