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STOW CUTTER 1 CE — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/20/07) — PAGE 19
STOW CUTTER 1 CE SAW— BLADE PLACEMENT
6.
Inner Flange (Collar)
- This flange is fixed upon the spindle.
The inside surface of the flange must be free of debris and
permit a tight closure on the surface of the blade.
WARNING
Dropping or forcing the blade onto the
cutting surface can severely damage the
diamond blade and may cause serious
damage to the saw and bodily harm.
Blade Removal and Replacement
1. Set the ENGINE ON/OFF switches to
the
"OFF"
position to prevent
accidental starting.
2. Place the saw on a stable level working
surface.
3. Ensure the blade is raised and the raise/lower crank is locked
into position.
When removing or installing a
diamond blade, please note that the
blade retaining nuts are left and right-
hand threaded.
NOTE
4. Lift up the blade guard cover to gain access to the blade.
WARNING
Incorrectly installed blades can
cause damage to the blade or
equipment or cause injury due to
breakage.
Figure 11. Tool (Blade) Placement
5. Use the provided blade nut wrench to remove and install
the blade. (Figure 12)
6. Unscrew the spindle nut (right side loosens clockwise and
tightens counter-clockwise while the left side loosens
counter-clockwise and tightens clockwise).
DO NOT
overtighten the nut (approximately 45-50 ft. lb/61-68 N/m)
when finalizing the assembly.
Figure 12. Tool (Blade) Wrench