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What do OSHA rules call the toothed pawls on a ripsaw that oppose kickback?

Nonkickback fingers, also called dogs.

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Why: OSHA requires hand-fed circular ripsaws to have nonkickback fingers or dogs. They are set to oppose the saw's tendency to throw material back at the operator.

Huh, didn't know that: Most hobby saws call the same part anti-kickback pawls and mount them on the blade guard assembly.

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Answer: Nonkickback fingers. OSHA requires hand-fed circular ripsaws to have nonkickback fingers or dogs. They are set to oppose the saw's tendency to throw material back at the operator.

  1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.213 Woodworking machinery requirements www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.213
    Each hand-fed circular ripsaw shall be provided with nonkickback fingers or dogs
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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