Kobalt 4963562, Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5. To Install/Change the Cutting Wheel
WARNING
• Only use smooth edge tile cutting wheels free of
openings and grooves and rated at least
3800/min (RPM).
a. Detach the battery pack and slide the sliding
table (B) aside.
b. To remove the cutting wheel, fit the wheel
wrench (J) over the wheel nut and fit the motor
shaft wrench (S) over the flat part of the motor
shaft. Hold the motor shaft in place using the
motor shaft wrench and turn the wheel wrench
to loosen the wheel nut in the direction shown
in Fig. 5a.
c. Remove the wheel nut and the outer washer
and the cutting wheel. The inner washer does
not need to be removed.
d. Clean the shaft and washers to remove any
dirt.
e. Place the new cutting wheel onto the shaft with
the arrows on wheel matching the direction of
arrows on the guard (C).
f. Place the outer washer onto the shaft. Rotate
the outer washer until it aligns with the flat profile
of the shaft and slides against tile cutting wheel.
g. Fit the wheel wrench (J) over the wheel nut
and fit the motor shaft wrench (S) over the flat
part of the motor shaft. Hold the motor shaft in
place using the motor shaft wrench and turn
the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel nut in
the direction shown in Fig. 5a.
h. Tighten the wheel nut, but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN it.
i. Ensure the cutting wheel is secure before using the saw.
5b
P
Adapter position for 7” wheel
5c
P
Adapter position for 8” wheel
Shaft
Shaft
J
S
Loosen
Tighten
Wheel
Wheel Nut
Outer Washer
Inner Washer
5a
Shaft
Shaft
Outer Washer
Wheel Nut
Wheel
Inner Washer
Loosen
Tighten