13
6.
Re-install the metal brush positioning it along its
elongated mounting holes
C
, and close the blade
cover.
5
. Install a new blade with the teeth towards you. To ten-
sion the blade, hold the blade against the shoulder
of the wheels as shown, and then turn the tension
handle.
Note: See section “Adusting blade tension”.
BL
ADE
BL
ADE
SHOULDER
BLADE
WHEEL SHOULDER
BLADE
WHEEL SHOULDER
C
1
. Lift the arm into the vertical position. Loosen the lock
knob
A
and then push the guard down as shown.
Remove the two lock knobs
B
and open the blade
cover.
2
. Loosen the blade by turning the tensioning handle
counterclockwise.
A
B
3.
Remove the metal brush with a Phillips screwdriver
as shown.
4.
Carefully remove the blade from the wheels.
THE SAW BLADES ARE SHARP, HANDLE THEM CARE-
FULLY AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE PROTECTIVE
GLOVES IF NECESSARY TO AVOID INJURY.
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
INSTALLING A BLADE (
CONTINUED
)