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The "blade guard" =`^li\,' is mounted to the riving knife and 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 prevents accidental contact and contains flying wood chips.

To ensure that the guard does its job effectively, the guard must always be in the downward position while cutting, and the hinge mechanism must be maintained in good working condition so the guard can freely pivot up and down.

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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).

When Not to Use the 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 judgement!

@DGFIK8EK1 Whenever the blade guard cannot be used, the riving knife must remain installed.

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