Blade Guard - Grizzly G0764Z Owner's Manual

Blade Guard

The term "blade guard" refers to the assembly
shown in Figure 74.
Lock Handle
Figure 74. Blade guard assembly.
Understanding & Using Blade Guard
The blade guard MUST be installed on the saw
for all cuts (see Page 14). The guard encloses the
top of the blade to reduce the risk of accidental
blade contact and 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.
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 74 to move the guard out of the
way. The blade guard MUST remain installed on
saw. If blade guard is removed for specific opera-
tions, always replace it immediately after those
operations are complete.
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 accom-
modate workpieces, yet properly maintains blade
after the workpiece exits.
Model G0764Z (Mfd. Since 10/15)
Hex Bolt
Guard
Arm
Guard
Adjusting Blade Guard
Loosen the hex bolt securing the guard arm (see
Figure 74), and adjust the guard so the distance
between the blade and both side covers is equal.
For stock up to 1" thick, loosen the (4) lock nuts
securing guard to guard arm, (see inset image
in Figure 74),
⁄ -turn each so the blade guard
1
4
moves smoothly up and down with the workpiece.
For stock thicker than 1", set the guard to rest on
the workpiece, then tighten the (4) lock nuts.
IMPORTANT: Every time the blade guard is re-
installed, you must verify that it functions correctly
before making a cut.
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 the same position where
you released it, loosen lock nuts securing blade
guard upper guard arm, and re-test operation until
guard freely drops all the way down.
Guard Covers
The G0764Z features two dust hood assemblies
for either straight cuts or angled cuts. Use the flat
blade cover when performing straight (90°) cuts
or the bubble cover for angled cuts. To change
between covers, remove lock knob (see Figure
75) then secure the guard assembly to the dust
hood, install the other cover, and re-tighten the
lock knob.
Dust Hood
Lock Knob
Figure 75. Removing blade guard assembly.
Guard
Assembly
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