DeWalt DCS391-XE, Instruction Manual

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H
P
O
SPINDLE
BLADE
O
P
H
FIG. 4b
NOTE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running, or engage in an effort to
stop the tool. Never turn the saw on while the blade lock is engaged. Serious damage
to your saw will result.
TO REPLACE THE BLADE (FIG. 4, 5)
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw (H), depress the blade lock button (K) and
turn the saw spindle with the blade wrench (N) until the blade lock engages and
the blade stops rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade clamping
screw clockwise with the blade wrench (screw has left-hand threads and must
be turned clockwise to loosen).
TIGHTEN
(COUNTERCLOCKWISE)
FIG. 5
LOOSEN
(CLOCKWISE)
K
N
2. Remove the blade clamping screw (H) and outer clamp washer (P) only. Remove
old blade.
3. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the guard or clamp washer
area and check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard as previously
outlined. Do not lubricate this area.
4. Select the proper blade for the application (see Blades ). Always use blades that
are the correct size (diameter) with the proper size and shape center hole for
mounting on the saw spindle. Always assure that the maximum recommended
speed (rpm) on the saw blade meets or exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw.
5. Follow steps 2 through 6 under To Install the Blade , making sure that the blade
will rotate in the proper direction.