DeWalt A26148 Anti-Kickback Assembly – Genuine OEM Replacement Table Saw Safety Device
Part Number: A26148
Category: Power Tool Parts → Table Saw Parts → Safety Devices & Anti-Kickback Assemblies
Type: DeWalt A26148 Anti-Kickback Assembly – Genuine OEM Replacement Table Saw Safety Device
The DeWalt A26148 Anti-Kickback Assembly is a genuine OEM replacement safety device designed for compatible DeWalt table saws. This spring-loaded anti-kickback assembly mounts behind the saw blade on the riving knife or guard assembly and uses hardened steel pawls to grip the workpiece if kickback occurs, helping prevent material from being propelled back toward the operator. Manufactured to original equipment specifications, it provides a direct-fit replacement for worn, damaged, or missing anti-kickback assemblies, restoring an important factory safety feature.
Key Features & Benefits
- Part Number: A26148
- Genuine OEM DeWalt replacement part
- Replacement anti-kickback safety assembly for table saws
- Spring-loaded hardened steel pawls help resist kickback
- Mounts to the riving knife/blade guard assembly
- Helps improve operator safety during ripping operations
- Direct-fit OEM replacement
- Manufactured to original equipment specifications
Technical Specifications
Part Number: A26148
Manufacturer: DeWalt
Product Type: Anti-Kickback Assembly
Material: Hardened Steel with Spring Mechanism
Application: Table Saw Safety Device
OEM Part: Yes
Quantity: Sold Individually
Compatible Applications
The DeWalt A26148 Anti-Kickback Assembly fits numerous compatible DeWalt table saws, including:
DeWalt
- DW744X
- DW744XRS
- DW745
- DW745-B2
- DWE7480
- DWE7485
- DWE7490X
- DWE7491RS
- DWE7499GD
- DCS7485B
- DCS7485T1
Always verify your table saw model, type number, and original part number before ordering to ensure proper compatibility.
Function of the Anti-Kickback Assembly
The A26148 Anti-Kickback Assembly is designed to:
- Help prevent workpieces from being thrown toward the operator during kickback
- Grip the material if reverse movement occurs
- Work in conjunction with the blade guard and riving knife
- Improve safety during rip-cutting operations
- Restore the original factory safety configuration
- Support safer and more controlled cutting
Using a genuine OEM replacement anti-kickback assembly helps maintain the safety features originally engineered into compatible DeWalt table saws.
Common Signs Replacement Is Needed
Replace the anti-kickback assembly if you notice:
- Bent or damaged anti-kickback pawls
- Broken or weakened spring mechanism
- Pawls that no longer engage properly
- Excessive rust or corrosion
- Missing anti-kickback assembly
- Difficulty attaching the assembly to the riving knife
A damaged or missing anti-kickback assembly reduces the table saw's ability to help control kickback, increasing the risk of operator injury.
Installation & Service Notes
Disconnect the table saw from the power source before performing any service.
Attach the A26148 Anti-Kickback Assembly to the compatible riving knife or blade guard assembly according to the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure the pawls pivot freely and the spring mechanism returns them to the proper operating position. Before use, verify that the assembly is securely installed and that the pawls move independently to engage the workpiece if backward movement occurs. No modification of the table saw should be required for installation on compatible models.
Important: Always verify your table saw model and original part number before ordering. Never operate the saw with missing or damaged safety devices unless a specific cutting operation and the manufacturer's instructions require their temporary removal.
Maintenance Recommendations
- Inspect the anti-kickback pawls before each use.
- Keep the pivot points clean and free of sawdust or resin buildup.
- Verify the pawls move freely and return under spring tension.
- Replace the assembly if the pawls become bent, dull, or fail to engage properly.
- Periodically inspect the riving knife and blade guard for proper alignment.
- Use genuine OEM replacement parts to maintain factory fit, reliable kickback protection, and long-term table saw safety.
