SawStop CNS175-AU - Manual (Page 35)

SawStop 10” Contractor Saw 33
Preparing
Your Saw
To install the blade guard, position the spreader in the clamp and flat against the base plate. The positioning
pins will align the spreader in the correct position. Lower the clamping handle completely to lock the spreader
in place (see Fig. 36). If the clamping handle is difficult to lower, make sure the spreader is positioned flat
against the base plate.
To remove the guard, use the same procedure as removing the riving knife. Similarly, to install the riving knife,
use the same procedure as installing the guard.
The clamping force used to hold the spreader and riving knife in place can be increased if the spreader and
riving knife are not held securely, or decreased if too much force is required to lower the clamping handle. See
page 73 for instructions on adjusting the clamping force.
See pages 47 and 49 for instructions on the operation and use of the blade guard and the riving knife.
Note: when using a dado set, neither the blade guard nor the riving knife may be used. Instead, use other
protective devices such as push sticks, push blocks and featherboards (see page 54, 82, 84 and 85).
Fig. 36
push handle
downward to
engage clamp
spreader
Preparing Your Saw for Use