SawStop 3.0HP - Manual (Page 34)

32 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw
Fig. 49
pull handle upward
to release clamp
WARNING! Use the blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can
be used, including all through-sawing.
Preparing Your Saw for Use
Blade Guard and Riving Knife Installation
Your SawStop ® Professional Cabinet Saw includes a unique, quick-release blade guard mounting system.
This mounting system was developed to allow you to quickly remove and install the blade guard and riving
knife without the use of tools and without the need for realignment. The mounting system is factory-aligned
to the arbor fl ange and should not require adjustment. If you wish to change the alignment, see page 77 for
instructions.
The saw is shipped with the riving knife installed. The riving knife is an extremely important tool for reducing the
potential for kickback when the blade guard cannot be used. The riving knife should always be used whenever
you need to make rabbet or other non-through cuts (where the blade does not cut through the top of the wood)
and narrow cuts where the guard would interfere with the rip fence.
For the majority of sawing operations, including all through-sawing (where the blade cuts through the top of the
wood), the blade guard should be used. To install the blade guard, fi rst remove the riving knife by lifting the clamping
handle fully upward until the clamping plate moves away from the riving knife (see Fig. 49). Then move the riving
knife slightly toward the right to clear the positioning pins, and lift it out of the clamp.
WARNING! Always turn off the main power switch and unplug the power cord
before removing or installing the blade guard or riving knife on your saw.