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SawStop's manual says to use a blade guard and spreader on which operations?

Every operation they can be used on, including all through sawing.

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  1. Every cut where it fits, including through cuts ✔
  2. Only cuts in softwood
  3. Only dado cuts

Why: SawStop says to use a blade guard and spreader for every operation they can be used for, including through sawing. The guard is a hood over the blade, the same idea OSHA requires on workplace saws.

Huh, didn't know that: SawStop says most table saw injuries occur when the blade guard is not used or not used properly.

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Answer: Every cut where it fits, including through cuts. SawStop says to use a blade guard and spreader for every operation they can be used for, including through sawing. The guard is a hood over the blade, the same idea OSHA requires on workplace saws.

  1. SawStop Industrial Cabinet Saw Owner's Manual www.sawstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/M_ICS_WEB.pdf
    Use a blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including all through-sawing.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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