3
G
E
H
FIG. 1
I
FIG. 2
TO INSTALL THE BLADE (FIG. 1–4)
FIG. 3
F
1. Place inner clamp washer (G) on saw spindle with the large flat
surface facing out toward the blade.
2. Retract the lower blade guard (F) and place blade on saw spindle
against the inner clamp washer, making sure that the blade will rotate
in the proper direction (the direction of the rotation arrow on the saw
blade and the teeth must point in the same direction as the direction
of rotation arrow on the saw). Do not assume that the printing on the
blade will always be facing you when properly installed. When retract-
ing the lower blade guard to install the blade, check the condition and
operation of the lower blade guard to assure that it is working properly.
Make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other
part, in all angles and depths of cut.
3. Place outer clamp washer (H) on saw spindle with the large flat surface
against the blade and the wording on the outer clamp washer facing
you.
4. Thread blade clamping screw (E) into saw spindle by hand (screw has right-hand threads and must be turned
clockwise to tighten).
5. Depress the blade lock (I) while turning the saw spindle with the blade wrench until the blade lock engages and
the blade stops rotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the blade wrench.
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
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw (E), depress the blade lock (I) and turn the saw spindle with the blade
wrench until the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade
clamping screw counterclockwise with the blade wrench (screw has right-hand threads and must be turned
counterclockwise to loosen).
2. Remove the blade clamping screw (E) and outer clamp washer (H) 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 direc-
tion.
LOWER BLADE GUARD
WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature which reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never
use the saw if the lower guard is missing, damaged, misassembled or not working properly. Do not rely on the
lower blade guard to protect you under all circumstances. Your safety depends on following all warnings and
precautions as well as proper operation of the saw. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use as
outlined in
Additional Safety Rules for Circular Saws
. If the lower blade guard is missing or not working properly,
have the saw serviced before using. To assure product safety and reliability, repair, maintenance and adjust-
ment should be performed by an authorized service center or other qualified service organization, always using
identical replacement parts.
FIG. 4
J
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
DW369
J
K
DW367, DW368
Cutting Depth Adjustment (Fig. 4–6)
CAUTION:
ALWAYS TURN OFF AND DISCONNECT TOOL BEFORE CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING ANY
ADJUSTMENTS.
1. Hold the saw firmly. Raise the depth adjustment lever (J) to loosen and move shoe to obtain the desired depth of
cut, as shown. Make sure the depth adjustment lever has been retightened (lowered) before operating the saw.
2. Your saw is equipped with a carbide tipped saw blade for long life and efficient cutting.
3. Setting the saw at the proper cutting depth keeps blade friction to a minimum, removes sawdust from between
the blade teeth, results in cooler, faster sawing and reduces the chance of kickback. Align the appropriate mark
on the depth adjustment strap with triangle on the upper blade guard (K). Your depth is set.
FIG. 6
FIG. 5
4. For the most efficient cutting action using
FIG. 7
L
M
TIGHTEN
LOOSEN
N
a carbide tipped saw blade, set the depth
adjustment so that about one half of a
tooth projects below the surface of the
wood to be cut.
5. A method of checking for the correct
cutting depth is shown in Figure 6. Lay
a
piece of the material you plan to cut
along the side of the blade, as shown in
the figure, and observe how much tooth
projects beyond the material.
Bevel Angle Adjustment (Fig. 7, 8)
CAUTION:
ALWAYS TURN OFF AND DIS-
CONNECT TOOL BEFORE CHANGING ACCES-
SORIES OR MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
