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The blade guard, when properly installed, should be set up, as shown in Figure 39. It should pivot freely up and down, then return to the table in the resting position and completely cover the blade. It should also swing up high enough to accommodate the workpiece.
6.Adjust the flat head screws around the perimeter of the insert to make sure it is flush with the table (use a straightedge as a guide).
7.Swing one side of the blade guard up and out of the way.
8.Lift up on the right spreader pawl, and place a straightedge against the blade and the spreader, making sure the straightedge does not touch a blade tooth.
When properly aligned, the spreader will be in the "Alignment Zone," shown in Figure 40, and will be parallel with the blade.
—If the spreader is not inside the alignment zone and not parallel with the blade, then it needs to be adjusted. Perform the Spreader or Riving Knife Alignment procedure on Page 63.
Anti-Kickback Pawls
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To work properly, the pawls must return to their resting position after pivoting up, as shown in Figure 41, and they must not be engaged in the arresting hooks.
If the pawls fail to return to the resting position, the pivot area may need to be cleaned or the spring may have been dislodged or broken and will need to be fixed/replaced.
Figure 39. Blade guard and spreader
properly installed.
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Arresting Hooks
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