Comment by c22
7 months ago
The brake is like $80-90 and contains a computer that collects telemetry. If it triggers for a reason other than user error you can send it in for a refund.
It doesn't drop the blade, just stops it cold (at least on the model I've used). The Bosch system dropped the blade (thereby avoiding destructive damage to the blade and brake) but they were cease-and-desisted by SawStop and unable to sell it in the US.
The one I used, and their website, says that they drop the blade. [https://www.sawstop.com/why-sawstop/the-technology/], but I’m not clear on all the models. It’s been years since I’ve used one. Glad they’re cheaper now!