Flex FX7221 Manual Del Operador página 36

USING THE SMART GUARD SYSTEM
The FLEX smart guard system contains three
main components: riving knife, barrier guard
and anti-kickback device (Fig. 22). Always
remember that the best accident prevention
is the operator's use of common sense and
alertness at all times when using the table saw.
Always keep guards in place. Guards
must be in working order and be
properly mounted. A guard that is loose,
damaged, or is not functioning correctly
must be repaired or replaced.
Riving knife
The riving knife maintains its functionality as a
material spreader for through-cuts (Fig. 23a).
For non-through-cuts, it is necessary to replace
the smart guard system with the included riving
knife which acts as a material spreader and the
anti-kickback device (Fig. 23b).
In the event that the riving knife cannot be
used for a specific cut or for use with a dado
blade, it should be removed (Fig. 23c).
Barrier guard
The barrier guard is an integral part of the smart
guard system. The barrier guard is comprised of
a pair of plastic barriers attached to the mounting
fork. 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.
NOTE: To best secure the barrier guard when
relocating the saw, 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 relocation. If transporting over
a longer distance on/off the job, place the smart
guard system in its storage location below the table.
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.
The anti-kickback device can be easily
attached by aligning the attachment
cross bar with the notch in the rear of the
riving knife. It can be easily removed by
depressing the release button on the anti-
kickback device and lifting it away.
(FIG. 22)
Fig. 22
Barrier
Guard
Fig. 23a
A: Through Cut
Fig. 23b
B: Non-Through Cut
Fig. 23c
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Anti-kickback Device
Riving
Knife
C: Dado Cut