Delta Table Saw Guide: Blade Guard Use and Assembly for Optimal Performance

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18.Belt Guard

19.Motor

20.Overload Reset Button

21.Mobile Base

22.Motor Cord

23.Leveling Feet

24.Mobile Base Foot Pedal

25.Blade Wrenches

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BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER USE

The blade guard assembly provided with Delta saws (Fig. 63) must be used for all through-sawing operations. The splitter prevents the kerf from closing and binding the blade, causing kickback. The anti-kickback pawls

(A)Fig. 62 prevent the workpiece and the cut-off piece from being thrown back at the operator. The plastic guard prevents dust and debris from being thrown at the operator. To use the guard properly:

1.Make sure that the splitter is aligned with the blade as described in the section “BLADE GUARD AND

SPLITTER ASSEMBLY AND ALIGNMENT.”

2.Replace or sharpen the anti-kickback pawls when they become dull.

3.Keep the guard clean for visibility and free motion.

4.Do not use solvent or lubricants on the guard. They may severely damage the plastic.

5.Use caution when feeding workpieces that may catch on the guard and cause a bind, or force the guard into the blade (such as when cutting moulding).

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Fig. 63

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