I was looking at parts diagram for a 2002 Unisaw that I located that didn't have a blade guard or splitter. I was surprised. From the parts diagram it looks like a real pain to remove the splitter (2 screws, sideways?). Not only that it would cost $150 to obtain this part. Maybe I've already deduced why it's "not present"?
Thee may be value in a riving knife instead? FWIW, this saw has a Unifence that didn't move as smoothly as other fences I've seen, it needed to be "palm tapped"--but that detail doesn't seem so critical. Maybe it just needs wax? It locked solid however (though it is Aluminum and may flex a little--you can see I've been reading! ;) )
Looks like it may either be this saw or a new Grizzly G0691. Does Grizzly have a "great feeling" fence or just so-so? After all is said and done, the cost of delivery of both saws is about the same(which improves the price of the Grizzly, relatively speaking).
Cheers, Bill