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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
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8
Fig. H
Plain-end blade installation (Fig. H, I)
In order to avoid uncontrollable lifting of
the workpiece, the teeth of the blade should
ALWAYS point downward.
CAUTION
NOTE:
The worktable should still be at 45 degrees left and
the table insert is removed from the worktable.
1. Insert the new blade (9) with teeth pointing down into
the lower blade holder slot (7), then tighten the lower
blade holder lock knob (6). (Fig. I)
2. Tilt the table back to the 0° bevel setting and lock the table
lock knob (8). (Fig. H)
3. Insert the other end of the blade into the upper blade
holder slot (3), then tighten the upper blade holder lock
knob (4). (Fig. I)
NOTE:
• Apply slight downward pressure against the upper
arm (10) when installing the blade into the upper
blade holder.
• If required, clamp plain-end blades more tightly by
using a 3 mm hex key through the hex set screw (5).
4. Tighten the blade tension by pressing down the blade
tension lever (2). If tension is too tight, turn the blade
tension lever (2) counterclockwise. If tension is too loose,
turn the blade tension lever clockwise.
5. Replace the table insert, making sure it is not above
the worktable surface.
Pin-end type blades are often thicker than plain-end blades
and offer more stability and faster assembly. These blades
are used whenever faster cutting on a variety of materials and
3/4 in. (19 mm) thickness or greater are required. Use
whenever less precision or thicker kerf cutting is acceptable.
NOTE:
When installing pin-end blades, the hex set screws
located on the upper and lower blade holders should not be
over or under tightened. The slot must be slightly wider than
the thickness of the blade. After the blade is installed,
the blade tension mechanism will keep the pin-end in place.
Pin-end blade removal (Fig. F, H, J, K)
1. Remove the table insert (1-Fig. F) by pushing it up from
under the worktable.
NOTE:
Be careful not to make contact with the blade.
2. To remove the blade, loosen the blade tension by lifting
the blade tension lever (2). (Fig. J)
3. Loosen the upper blade holder (3) by turning the blade
holder lock knob (4) counterclockwise. (Fig. K)
4. Tilt the table to 45° left and tighten the table lock knob
(8-Fig. H). Loosen the lower blade holder lock knob (6)
on the right side of the lower blade holder (7) under
the table by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the blade (9) from the upper (3) and lower (7)
blade holder by pulling down the arm, then pulling
forward to release the blade (9).
NOTE:
Apply slight downward pressure on the upper arm
when removing blade from upper blade holder.
Overtightening blade will blade breakage.
CAUTION
NOTE:
The blade tension
lever must always be
down to make tension
adjustments. Release
the blade tension
lever only during blade
changing operations.
If the blade is tightened
too tight, the lever will
be difficult to lower and
could result in damage
to the blade holder or
arm assembly. (Fig. I)
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2
5
3
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6
7
PIN-END BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(FIG. F, H, J, K, L)
WARNING
To prevent personal injury, always turn
the saw OFF and disconnect the plug from the power
outlet before changing blades or making adjustments.
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Fig. J
Blade tension lever
Tighten
Release
2
3
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6
7
4
Fig. K
Fig. I
