Woodstock W1761/W1762 owner manual Blade Guard, Spreader

Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+)

Blade Guard

This update provides all installation and adjustment infor- mation relevant to the new blade guard. The term "blade guard" refers to the assembly that consists of the clear polycarbonate shield, the spreader, and the anti-kickback pawls on each side of the spreader (see Figure 4).

Guard

The clear polycarbonate guard allows the operator to see the blade cut the workpiece during operation. This guard is designed to lift as the workpiece is pushed into the blade and remain in contact with the workpiece throughout the entire cut.

The guard reduces injury risk by providing a barrier around the blade that helps prevent accidental contact and contact from flying wood chips.

To ensure that the guard does its job effectively, it must always be in the downward position against the table during idle operation, and the hinge mechanism must be maintained in good working condition so the guard can freely pivot up and down to accommodate the height of the workpiece and return to the table surface.

Spreader

The spreader is a metal plate that prevents the newly cut kerf of the workpiece from pinching the backside of the blade, causing kickback.

The spreader also acts as a barrier behind the blade to shield hands from being pulled into the blade if kickback occurs.

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Figure 4. Anatomy of the new blade guard

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