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Smart Guard System

The Smart Guard has been designed for modularity, enabling

he use of multiple combinations of the three main components –

Main barrier guards, Anti-kickback device, and riving knife.

Additionally, the riving knife can be quickly adjusted to three

ositions (high, middle, and stored), depending on the

application requirement.

Component Parts (figure 32):

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Riving Knife

The Riving Knife is the central element of the Smart Guard

blade guarding system, serving as the attachment point for

both the Main Barrier Guard and the Anti-Kickback Device. In

the event that the Main Barrier Guard and Anti-Kickback

Device are removed, the Riving Knife maintains its

functionality as material splitter, and is adjustable to three

ositions. Because of this adjustability, the Riving Knife can

be appropriately positioned for all cutting applications.

❷

Main Barrier Guard

The main guard is comprised of a pair of plastic barriers

attached to the metal upper barrier guard. The side barriers

(one to the left and one to the right of the blade) operate

independently of one another, maintaining maximum blade

coverage during cutting operations. The main guard

incorporates a quick-connect attachment point and can be

attached or removed from the blade guarding system

independent of the Anti-Kickback Device and Riving Knife.

Note: To best secure the main guard for transport, adjust

the blade to its lowest position. This keeps the guard tight

to the table surface and prevents damage related to the

guard swinging during transport.

❸

Anti-Kickback Device

In the event of kickback, the Anti-Kickback Device, (also

known as dogs, or pawls) is intended to help prevent the

board from being thrown in the direction of the user. The

sharp teeth of the pawls are intended to “catch” the material

in the event of kickback.

FIG. 32

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