Grizzly G0941 Manual page 12

We do not recommend removing pawls dur-
ing normal operations unless absolutely
necessary. In most situations, removing
pawls will increase your risk of serious per-
sonal injury in event of kickback.
Pawls are sharp and can lacerate fingers
or hands. Use extreme caution, and wear
leather gloves when handling pawls to
reduce risk of serious injury.
Tools Needed
Phillips Head Screwdriver #1 ............................ 1
Wrench/Socket 8mm ......................................... 1
To remove pawls:
1. Loosen knob on top of spreader several
turns, then remove blade guard assembly.
2.
Remove (1) Phillips head screw, (2) flat
washers, and (1) hex nut that secure pawls to
spreader (see Figure 26), then remove pawls
and pawl springs.
Hex Nut
Pawl
(1 of 2)
Figure 26. Pawl and pawl screw fasteners.
3.
Re-install blade guard on spreader, making
sure front and back pins on blade guard slide
all the way into spreader slots, then tighten
top knob to secure guard.
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Qty
Spring
(1 of 2)
Flat Washer
(1 of 2)
Phillips Head
Screw
Re-installing Pawls
1. Loosen knob on top of spreader, then remove
blade guard.
2. Install pawl springs and pawls and secure
with (1) Phillips head screw, (2) flat washers,
and (1) hex nut from Step 2 of Removing
Pawls. Adjust springs until pawls automati-
cally return to table before fully tightening
fasteners.
3. Re-install blade guard on spreader and
secure with top knob.
When to Use the Blade Guard
The blade guard assembly MUST always be
installed on the saw for all normal through cuts
(those where the blade cuts all the way through
the thickness of the workpiece). If the blade
guard is removed for specific operations, always
immediately replace it after those operations are
complete.
We strongly recommend that you keep the
blade guard attached to the spreader for all
through cuts. The blade guard and spreader offer
far more injury protection and risk reduction than
the spreader alone.
When Not to Use the Blade Guard
The blade guard cannot be used for any non-
through cuts (those in which the blade does
not cut all the way through the thickness of the
workpiece).
Sometimes the blade guard or its components
can get in the way when cutting very narrow
workpieces or other specialized cuts. Because
the blade 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!
IMPORTANT: Whenever the blade guard cannot
be used, the riving knife must be installed.
Model G0941 (Mfd. Since 09/20)