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- Page 1 FLOATING DUST COLLECTION GUARD OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL TSG-FDC...
- Page 2 The saw shown on the front cover is the Industrial Cabinet Saw, Model ICS. Your saw may look different. SawStop, the SawStop blade logo, and the configuration of this product are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SawStop, LLC. Software copyright by...
- Page 3 TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for purchasing the SawStop Floating Dust Collection Guard. We are confident you will be pleased with its quality and performance. This manual tells you more about your dust collection guard and how to operate and maintain it.
- Page 4 HOW TO GET HELP Missing Parts? Have Questions? Our technical support team is standing by M-F, 7am-5pm PST to help with whatever you need. Give us a call at 503.582.9934 Email us at SERVICE@SAWSTOP.COM...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications................. Parts Inventory....................Parts and Hardware Lists....................Tools Needed........................Assembly Instructions.................. Attaching the Upper Leg and Leg Support to the Dust Collection Mounting Bracket..Attaching the Dust Collection Guard Mounting Bracket to the Extension Table....Assembling the Leg Support Brackets................Attaching the Leg Support Brackets to the Dust Collection Guard Mounting Bracket.. -
Page 6: Product Specifications
The SawStop Floating Dust Collection Guard is designed as a blade cover and dust collection hood. It is intended for use on SawStop cast iron table saws. The transparent floating guard back plate can be cut or removed to provide clearance for safety devices such as riving knives, splitters, and anti-kickback pawls. -
Page 7: Parts Inventory
Dust Collection Guard Mounting Bracket (1) Upper Leg (1) Leg Support Bracket (2) Outer Dust Tube - Curved (1) Outer Dust Tube - Straight (1) Inner Dust Tube (1) Dust Collection Hose w. clamps (1) Floating Blade Guard (1) Hardware Pack (1) TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 8: Tools Needed
Measuring Tape Drill with 1/4”, 5/16”, and 7/64” Drill Bits • • Wrenches - 10mm, 13mm, and 17mm Flathead and Phillips Screwdrivers or • • Driver Bits Allen wrenches - 3mm and 4mm • Pen or Pencil TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 9: Assembly Instructions
Upper Leg [C] into the Dust Collection Guard Mounting Bracket [B]. Slide the hollow end (the end without the cap) of the Extension Leg [A] into the Upper Leg [C] TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 10: Attaching The Dust Collection Guard Mounting Bracket To The Extension Table
Upper Leg [C]. The knobs need only be moderately snug at this time. Upon completion of the installation of your TSG-FDC, tighten the extension leg lock knobs evenly to secure the extension leg. The knobs should engage the Extension Leg [A] and secure it against further movement. - Page 11 The elongated mounting slots in the bracket will allow for some adjustment of the positioning if needed once it has been mounted to the extension table. Place a mark on the extension table in the center of each of the four elongated mounting slots in the Dust Collection Guard Mounting Bracket [B]. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 12 17mm x 2mm [X] followed by Lock Washer - M8 [Z] followed by Nut - M8 x 1.25, [T] to the bolt at the extension table facing side. The nut should be only finger tight at VIEW UNDER TABLE this time. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 13 Confirm that the dust collection guard mounting bracket is still positioned correctly against the extension. If the position needs to be adjusted, make use of the clearance afforded by the elongated slots. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 14: Assembling The Leg Support Brackets
Washer – M6 [P] onto the bolt, followed by a Lock Nut - M6 x 1.0 [U]. The nut should be only finger tight at this time. Repeat Step 1 process for the second eye bolt and L bracket. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 15: Attaching The Leg Support Brackets To The Dust Collection Guard Mounting Bracket
Upper Leg [C]. Make sure the bent sections of the Leg Support Bracket [D] and the L Bracket – Leg Support [O] face out toward the front of the saw. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 16: Attaching The Leg Support Brackets To The Extension Table
Support [O] and/or Eye Bolt - 10.5mm, M5X1.0, 80mm [N] until the flat side of the L Bracket – Leg Support [O] is flush with the outer portion of the extension table support frame. EXTENSION TABLE SUPPORT FRAME TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... - Page 17 3 with a 7/64” drill bit. Be sure to drill into the cross-support frame if you have a 36” extension table. Pivot the leg support bracket and attached components up again and align the leg support mounting bracket hole with your drilled pilot hole. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 18 Lock Nut - M6 x 1.0 [U] on the eye bolts for the front and rear Leg Support Brackets [D]. Adjust the position of the first lock nut on the shaft of the eye bolt if needed to achieve ample tension to support the assembly. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 19: Attaching The Dust Tubes To The Dust Collection Guard Mounting Bracket
[E] and [F]. Align the pre-drilled holes in [E] and [F] then insert four Bolt - M5 X 0.8, 10mm, Button Head, Socket [W] into the holes and tighten to secure the outer tube sub-assembly together. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 20: Attaching The Floating Blade Guard To The Dust Tube
It may be useful to loosen the spring tension knob on the rear side of the clamping portion of the floating blade guard so the spring can be pushed out of the way. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... - Page 21 ALWAYS CHECK THE POSITION OF THE FLOATING BLADE GUARD (I) PRIOR TO BEGINNING ANY CUTS, TO MAKE SURE IT WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE TEETH ON THE SAW BLADE. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 22 Outer DUST TUBE Dust Tube – Curved [E] and push LOCK KNOB it until it is over center past the depression. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 23: Attaching The Dust Collection Hose To The Dust Tube And The Floating Blade Guard
1/4” to 1/2” over the edge of the Floating Blade Guard [I] 4” port. Using a screwdriver, tighten the included hose clamps to secure the dust hose both fittings described in steps 1 and 2. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 24: Connecting To A Dust Collection System
Ensure the floating blade guard is locked in its retracted position. Next, release the dust tube lock knob and pivot the dust tubes towards the rear of the table. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 25: Adjusting The Dust Tube Length
Tighten the inner dust tube lock knob by turning the handle clockwise. Do not over-tighten the inner dust tube lock knob. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 26: Adjusting The Floating Blade Guard
Over the life of your TSG-FDC, the motion of raising and lowering the blade guard may begin to feel stiff. You can change this tension to your liking by loosening the four bolts indicated in the image. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Floating Blade Guard Spring
• For more information on dust control and installing a dust collection system, see Woodshop Dust Control, by Sandor Nagyszlanczy, Taunton Press, 2002. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 28: Reference
SawStop will, at its expense and upon proof of purchase, send replacement parts to the original retail purchaser necessary to cure the defect. -
Page 29: Safety
Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear a protective hair covering to contain long hair. 5. Always wear safety glasses when using the saw. Also use a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses are not safety glasses. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... -
Page 30: Warning Labels
3. Keep hands away from the saw blade. Use a push-stick when required. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including wood dust, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL... - Page 31 This page is intentionally blank. TSG-FDC OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 32 SawStop, LLC 11555 SW Myslony Street Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA www.sawstop.com Technical Support 503-582-9934 service@sawstop.com Parts 503-486-6923 parts@sawstop.com Sales 503-595-2662 sales@sawstop.com 85-005897-00 Rev E - Jan 2024...