Shop fox W1837 Owner's Manual page 39

Model W1837 (For Machines Mfd. Since 1/15)
Anti-Kickback.Pawls
The anti-kickback pawls allow the workpiece to travel in
only one direction. If the workpiece moves backwards,
such as during a kickback, the pawls will dig into the
workpiece to slow or stop it.
To work properly, the pawls must return to their resting
position after pivoting, shown in Figure.52.
If the pawls fail to return to the resting position, the pivot
area may need to be cleaned or the spring may have been
dislodged or broken and will need to be fixed/replaced.
Disabling Pawls
You might disable the pawls if you are concerned
about them scratching a delicate workpiece, or if you
believe that they will obstruct a narrow workpiece and
cause feeding difficulty or loss of control. Use your
best judgment before retracting the pawls, as they are
provided for your safety.
To.disable.pawls,.do.these.steps:
1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
2. Remove cap screw, locking hex nut, washers, pawls,
and retaining spring from blade guard assembly (see
Figure 53).
Enabling Pawls
To enable the pawls, re-install retaining spring, pawls,
washers, cap screw, and locking hex nut onto blade guard
assembly. Do not overtighten.
When.to.Use.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.
When.Not.to.Use.Blade.Guard
The blade guard cannot be used on 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!
Pawl
Figure 52. Pawls in resting position.
We do not recommend disabling pawls
during normal operations unless abso-
lutely necessary. In most situations,
disabling pawls will increase your risk
of serious personal injury in the event
of a kickback.
Pawls are sharp and can cut fingers or
hands. Use caution, and wear leather
gloves when handling pawls to reduce
risk of injury.
Figure.53. Pawls Removed.
.Whenever.blade.guard.cannot.be.used,.
spreader/riving.knife.must.be.installed.
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