SawStop 3.0HP - Manual (Page 49)

SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 47
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Using Your Saw
Your blade guard comes equipped with a dust
collection port for superior dust collection above
the table surface. The dust collection port extends
out the back of the blade guard just above the
spreader (see Fig. 70) and is designed to
accommodate the end of a hose or pipe.
The blade guard works by redirecting dust through
a dust channel formed in the guard shell above the
blade. Below the dust channel the guard closely
surrounds the spinning blade to create a powerful
airstream that drives dust into the dust channel
and out the port (see Fig. 71).
Keep the guard shell clean and free of dust to allow unobstructed viewing of the blade and workpiece. For
successful operation, the spreader must remain fl at, and the blade guard shell, blade guard shell side extensions
and anti-kickback pawls must pivot freely. If any portion of the blade guard ceases to function properly, replace
or repair it before continuing to use the saw. When not in use, the blade guard can be stored by inserting the
bottom of the spreader in the outer slot of the accessory tool holder mounted to the side of the saw (see Fig. 38
on page 26).
The design of the blade guard creates such a
powerful airstream that it effectively removes
dust even without a vacuum system connected.
However, for best dust collection performance,
connect a vacuum hose or pipe to the dust port.
The end of a hose or pipe may either be inserted
into or slipped over the end of the dust port. The
inner diameter of the dust port is 1.25 inch and the
outer diameter is 1.5 inch. Select an appropriately
sized hose or pipe and press it fi rmly on the end
of the dust port (see Fig. 72). The dust port is
shaped for press-fi t connections and will hold the
hose or pipe in place.
Fig. 71
Fig. 72
Fig. 70
dust port
1.25 inch
inner diameter
1.5 inch
outer diameter