English
8
6. Thread the blade clamping screw
18
into saw spindle
by hand (screw has left-hand threads and must be
turned counterclockwise to tighten).
7. Slowly release the lower blade guard retracting lever
3
.
8. Depress the spindle lock button
10
while turning the
saw spindle with the blade wrench provided until the
blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating. Using
the blade wrench, firmly tighten blade clamping screw.
NOTICE:
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. J–L)
1. Depress the spindle lock button
10
while turning the
saw spindle with the blade wrench provided until the
blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating.
Tighten
(counterclockwise)
Fig. L
Loosen
10
2. With the blade wrench provided, loosen the blade
clamping screw
18
by turning it clockwise as indicated
by the arrow on the outer clamp washer
20
.
3. Remove the outer clamp washer
20
.
4. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever
3
,
retract the lower blade guard. Remove used blade and
properly discard.
5. Install new blade as previously described.
6. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in
the guard or clamp washer area. Check the condition
and operation of the lower blade guard as previously
outlined. Do not lubricate this area.
7. Select the proper blade for the application (refer to
Blades
). Always use blades that are the correct size
(7–1/4" 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.
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
safety
instructions for All 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 adjustment should be performed by an
authorized service center or other qualified
service organization, always using identical
replacement parts.
Fig. J
10
5
21
20
18
22
23
17
8
3
