Mark V Lower Saw Shield Question

[Jswan93426]

Bought a previously owned Mark V. Based on Ser.# I was told it's a Model 500. Missing parts of lower saw shield. Customer Service told me I needed Tie Bar Shield 515288. It's not a fit. See attached photos. Based on these, what do I need to complete the lower saw shield? Please advise. I've asked Customer Service again, but have had no response yet. My goal is to minimize sawdust. Thanks!

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[rpd]

The shield they sent you does go with that lower guard, It mounts on the tie bar under the table.
See the lower guard manual for how it mounts.
http://www.lhdigest.com/SS/MANUALS/OTHE ... 555294.pdf

[Jswan93426]

Thanks Ron! Hadn't seen that manual or the rest of the kit. Much appreciated.

[chapmanruss]

Your Saw Blade Guard is the original version of that set P/N 505875 that had only a 1-1/4" dust collection connection. It was upgraded and the tie bar shield you show is only part of the upgrade to two 2-1/2" dust collection ports. The first picture below shows the original Saw Blade Guard set. The second picture is the upgrade. Note the upper Blade Guard remained the same.

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Without the complete upgrade package the part that attaches to the tie bar doesn't work well with the old lower part of the original guard.

[Jswan93426]

Thanks!