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Hold onto the plastic housing, then push hard on the hex wrench counter-clockwise

to open. If the blade is very hard to remove, use a pair of locking pliers to hold
the blade, and add an extension tube on the hex wrench for extra leverage.

INSTALLING BLADES - CARBIDE BLADE (#836):

Switch off and unplug saw. Refer to Figure 3.

Place the blade spacer over the spindle.

Place blade driver (#1835-13) on top of the blade

spacer with bottom slot engaged with the spindle.

Place the blade on top of the blade driver with the

two blade driver nubs extending through the two
driver holes in the blade.

Insert and re-tighten the blade screw. Push in the

spindle lock to tighten. Tighten firmly before use.

INSTALL MASONRY (#805) OR
DIAMOND BLADE (#822):

Switch off and unplug saw. Refer to Figure 4.

Place the blade spacer over the spindle.

Place the blade on top of the blade spacer.

Place the blade clamp (#1812-P) through the arbor

hole of the blade with the bottom slot of the blade
clamp engaged with the spindle.

Insert and re-tighten the blade screw. Push in the

spindle lock to tighten. Tighten firmly before use.

The #822 Diamond Blade is sold separately.

BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:

Switch off and unplug saw. Refer to Figure 5.

Loosen height locking wing screws 1 to 2 turns.

Turn the two height adjustment three-arm knobs

clockwise to increase blade height and counter
clockwise to decrease height.

It is best to turn both height adjustment three-

arm knobs at the same time to ensure the blade
is set parallel with the floor.

Both the front of the height adjuster and the inside of the height adjuster have 10

reference lines, in 3/32" increments (.093" which is one blade thickness).

Figure 3

BLADE
SPACER

HEX
WRENCH

BLADE
SCREW

#1835-13
BLADE
DRIVER
(BOTTOM):

#836

SLOT
ENGAGES
SPINDLE

SPINDLE

UNPLUG THE SAW. REMOVE HEX

WRENCH BEFORE STARTING.

BLADE
SPACER

HEX
WRENCH

BLADE
SCREW

#1812-P
BLADE
CLAMP
(BOTTOM):

#805
OR
#822

SLOT
ENGAGES
SPINDLE

SPINDLE

Figure 4

UNPLUG THE SAW. REMOVE HEX

WRENCH BEFORE STARTING.

BLADE
DRIVER
DRIVE
NUBS:

REFERENCE
LINES

WING
SCREW

HEIGHT ADJUSTER

BOTTOM EDGE
OF HOUSING

Figure 5

THREE ARM
KNOB

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Page 1: ...S AND KEEP BLADE PARALLEL TO THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES t ALWAYS PUSH THE SAW AGAINST THE BLADE ROTATION NEVER PULL THE SAW TOWARDS YOURSELF OR CUT IN REVERSE INSTRUCTIONS FOR T hinkSafe t y W e a r Eye Prot e c t i o n CRAIN CUTTING DIRECTION SAFE OPERATING POSITION KEEP KNEES AND OTHER BODY PARTS OUT OF KICK BACK ARC KNEEL TO THE SIDE DO NOT USE STANDING UP WORKING TERMINOLOGY Figure 1 CAUTION SWITC...

Page 2: ... with two separate layers of electrical insulation A tool built with this insulation system does not need to be grounded DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Keep work area clean clutter invites accidents Do not use the saw on damp or wet floors Be sure that there is good lighting This saw may throw sparks Make certain that flammable materials especially explosive vapors are not present ACCIDENTAL STARTING To a...

Page 3: ...p engaged with the spindle Insert and re tighten the blade screw Push in the spindle lock to tighten Tighten firmly before use The 822 Diamond Blade is sold separately BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Switch off and unplug saw Refer to Figure 5 Loosen height locking wing screws 1 to 2 turns Turn the two height adjustment three arm knobs clockwise to increase blade height and counter clockwise to decrease h...

Page 4: ...ximately 1 8 each Figure 7 Retract the gauge as necessary to set the desired depth Minimum depth is 1 8 and maximum is 1 3 4 We recommend the depth be set to no more than 1 2 to prevent hitting wall studs nails etc When undercutting wood base or other trim set depth to cut the thickness of the wood only Figure 8 Cutting sheetrock makes dust that damages the saw The depth gauge controls the depth o...

Page 5: ... use the wall to push the blade guard back and expose blade DO NOT USE YOUR HAND First plunge slowly to appropriate depth Second push the saw forward Move the saw from left to right only Don t force the saw Let blade cut at highest RPM possible Do not pull the saw towards you or run in reverse Do not lift or angle the saw or saw kickback may result Remove the saw from the cut and release the switc...

Page 6: ...e saw POCKET DOOR CUTTING Take precautions necessary for veneer doors and check door thickness as described above under Door Cutting Pocket door cutting requires two people One must hold the saw down and in a fixed position while the other person slowly pulls the door into the blade DO NOT LIFT DOOR OR THE SAW WHILE CUTTING OR KICKBACK MAY RESULT Remove any unfinished area at the bottom of the poc...

Page 7: ...the blade guard may be bent or otherwise damaged restricting full return Sawdust that accumulates behind the blade guard can cause it to become jammed open or closed especially drywall dust Check operation of the blade guard before each use Do not use the saw if the blade guard does not operate properly When not in use store the saw in the custom carrying case The saw motor may run even if the swi...

Page 8: ...0 R1 Switch Type B Black 1825 03 Handle Three Arm Knobs 2 1825 04 Handle Threaded Studs 2 1825 08 Depth Gauge Three Arm Knob 1825 10 Height Adjuster Three Arm Knob Fasteners 5 1825 11 Guide Washer Fasteners 4 1825 14 Height Adjuster 1825 15 Housing 1825 16 Depth Gauge Fasteners 2 1825 17 Stopper Screw 1825 18 Hooked Spring Screw 1825 19 Blade Guard Sleeve 1825 20 Blade Guard 1825 21 Flared Spring ...

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