G1023Z Series Heavy-Duty 10'' Table Saw -23-
3. Set a machinist’s square against the face of
the blade splitter. Slightly rotate the rear
bracket to adjust the face of the blade splitter
perpendicular to the table top as shown in
Figure 19.
Figure 18. Blade guard and splitter in place.
Figure 19. Blade splitter square to table.
To install a blade guard/splitter:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source!
2. Slip the blade guard/splitter over the mount-
ing bolts as shown in Figure 18. The wash-
ers should be between the bolt head and the
slots. Tighten the bolts to secure the blade
guard/splitter.
Blade Guard
Saw Blade Blade Guard/Splitter
Mounting Bolt
To install a saw blade:
1. Disconnect the machine from the power
source!
2. The arbor nut has left-hand threads.
Loosen the arbor nut clockwise and remove
the outside flange from the arbor. Remove
and discard the
3
⁄4'' diameter spacer on the
arbor shaft.
Use caution and remain
alert when working with
the saw blade. Failure
to follow this warning
could result in serious
personal injury or
death.
3. Install the saw blade onto the arbor. Ensure
that the blade teeth point toward you as you
stand at the front of the saw.
4. Slide on the flange and thread the arbor nut
back on.
5. Use the arbor wrench provided with the saw
to tighten the arbor nut. Wedge a block of
wood in the teeth of the blade to keep it from
turning when tightening the nut as shown in
Figure 17.
Figure 17. Changing saw blade.
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Anti-kickback Pawl