Product Description
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Milwaukee Lower Guard Assembly
Model Number: 28-41-2040
The Milwaukee 28-41-2040 is a genuine OEM Lower Guard Assembly for the 2834-20 M18 FUEL 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw. The lower guard is the spring-loaded, pivoting blade guard that covers the exposed lower portion of the saw blade whenever the tool is not in contact with the workpiece. As the saw enters a cut, the guard automatically retracts to expose the blade, and as the saw exits the cut or is lifted away, the spring automatically returns the guard to cover the blade. This automatic action is one of the most important safety features on a circular saw, keeping the spinning blade shielded the instant it is not cutting, and this part is supplied as a complete assembly with its guard and the pivot and spring components that drive that return action. Because the guard is actuated on every cut and is exposed to the debris and impacts of the work, it is a genuine wear and damage item: a cracked, broken, or sluggish lower guard, or one whose spring no longer returns it fully and promptly, leaves the blade exposed and is a serious safety hazard. Replacing it with the correct genuine Milwaukee OEM assembly restores complete, automatic lower-blade protection.
The lower guard is a critical safety component required by Milwaukee's operating instructions, and the operator must never remove, pin back, wedge open, or otherwise bypass the lower guard. A lower guard that does not return promptly and fully to cover the blade must be repaired or replaced before the saw is used again. Because Milwaukee Tool specifies replacement parts by both catalog number and serial number, always verify your tool's serial number against the official Milwaukee service parts diagram before placing your order, since running production changes can alter part compatibility within the same catalog number. This lower guard assembly is documented at Figure 94 on the 2834-20 service parts list, so confirm your tool's catalog and serial number against the parts diagram before ordering. The guard return spring, the pivot components, the blade, and the shoe and gearcase parts that the guard works around are separate parts, so refer to your tool's parts diagram for the correct companion part numbers, and check that the new guard pivots freely and returns fully before returning the saw to use.
Features
- Genuine Milwaukee OEM service part, not an aftermarket substitute
- Lower Guard Assembly for the 2834-20 M18 FUEL 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
- Spring-loaded pivoting guard that covers the lower blade when not cutting
- Retracts automatically as the saw enters the cut
- Springs back automatically to cover the blade as the saw exits or lifts
- One of the most important safety features on a circular saw
- Supplied as a complete assembly with pivot and spring components
- Restores complete, automatic lower-blade protection when worn or broken
- A critical safety component, never remove, pin back, or bypass it
- Documented at Figure 94 on the 2834-20 service parts list
- Confirm the new guard pivots freely and returns fully before use
- Verify catalog number and serial number before ordering
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Part Number: 28-41-2040
- Official Description: Lower Guard Assembly
- Component Type: Retractable lower blade guard assembly
- Function: Automatically covers the lower blade when the saw is not cutting
- Primary Fitment: 2834-20 M18 FUEL 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
- Also Referenced On: Verify additional applications using Milwaukee's online parts lookup
- Parts Diagram Position: Figure 94 on the 2834-20 service parts list (bulletin 54-40-2795)
- Safety: Critical safety component, never remove, pin back, or bypass
- Quantity: Sold individually, (1) required per tool
- Part Type: Genuine Milwaukee OEM Replacement Part
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 28-41-2040 Lower Guard Assembly
The guard return spring, pivot components, saw blade, and the shoe and gearcase parts the guard works around are NOT included, vary by tool, and are sold separately - refer to your tool's parts diagram for the correct part numbers and quantities. Always verify by serial number using Milwaukee's online parts lookup before ordering.
