Product Description
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Milwaukee Lower Guard Plastic
Model Number: 28-41-0959
The Milwaukee 28-41-0959 is a genuine OEM Lower Guard, the plastic spring-loaded retractable blade guard for the M18 6-1/2 in. cordless circular saw. The lower guard is the pivoting guard that covers the exposed lower portion of the blade whenever the saw is not in contact with the workpiece; it retracts automatically as the blade enters the cut and springs back to cover the blade as the saw exits the cut or is lifted away. It is a critical safety component required by Milwaukee's operating instructions, and the operator must never remove, pin back, or tie the lower guard into the open position. A cracked, jammed, or non-returning guard that fails to spring back and cover the blade is a safety hazard that must be replaced immediately. Using the genuine Milwaukee OEM guard ensures the correct profile and pivot interface so the guard returns briskly and seats correctly, where an off-spec aftermarket guard can bind, sit proud, or fail to close.
This plastic lower guard serves the Milwaukee 2630-20 and 2630-22 M18 6-1/2 in. cordless circular saw. Important: the current published service parts bulletin for these saws, 54-40-2630 (starting serial B57A), lists a magnesium lower guard, part number 28-41-0958, at Figure 47, so the saw was produced with both a plastic and a magnesium lower guard across its run. Before ordering, verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup to confirm whether your specific unit takes the plastic guard (28-41-0959) or the magnesium guard (28-41-0958). The guard works together with the guard spring, part number 40-50-0045, the guard lever, part number 44-10-0420, and the external retaining ring, part number 34-60-0860, that secures it to the spindle housing; these are sold separately and should be inspected and replaced as needed during a guard service. After installation, functionally check the guard with the saw at full depth of cut and 0 degree bevel: fully retract the guard and release it, and confirm that it returns briskly.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM lower guard, plastic
- For the M18 6-1/2 in. cordless circular saw
- Serves the 2630-20 and 2630-22 (verify by serial number)
- Spring-loaded retractable guard covers the lower portion of the blade when the saw is not cutting
- Retracts automatically as the blade enters the cut and returns as the saw exits or is lifted
- Critical safety component — never remove, pin back, or tie the guard open
- A guard that does not return briskly is a safety hazard requiring immediate replacement
- Plastic construction per Milwaukee's official part description
- Correct OEM profile and pivot interface for proper, brisk return action
- Works with the guard spring, guard lever, and retaining ring (sold separately)
- The current published 2630-20 bulletin shows a magnesium lower guard, 28-41-0958, at Figure 47 — confirm which version your unit uses
- Sold individually
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 28-41-0959
- Official Description: Lower Guard Plastic
- Component Type: Retractable lower blade guard (plastic)
- Primary Fitment: Milwaukee 2630-20 and 2630-22 M18 6-1/2 in. Cordless Circular Saw (plastic lower guard version; verify by serial number)
- Also Referenced On: Magnesium lower guard counterpart 28-41-0958, shown at Figure 47 on the current 2630-20 bulletin 54-40-2630 (SER B57A); verify the correct guard for your serial number
- Parts Diagram Position: Confirm against your tool's diagram by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup
- Quantity: Sold individually (1 guard)
- Part Type: Genuine Milwaukee OEM Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Lower Guard (plastic)
The guard spring (40-50-0045) and guard lever (44-10-0420) are NOT included and are sold separately; inspect and replace them as needed during a guard service. Always verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering, since this saw used both a plastic (28-41-0959) and a magnesium (28-41-0958) lower guard across its production.
