Razorgage Cyclone RazorOptimal, User Manual

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Cyclone RazorOptimal User Manual
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Saw Blade Access
To access the saw blade for inspection or replacement, locate the blade access cover the right side of
the saw housing. Loosen the top two screws marked in the picture below. Remove the bottom right
screw along with the thumb screw on the bottom left. Lift the blade guard panel off the top two screws
and remove for access to the saw blade. Remount access cover before attempting to restart machine.
Changing Out Saw Blade
Lock-out & Tag-out both the electricity and air pressure supply to the machine. When installing or
changing blade observe the proper rotation and be sure blade matches the rotation arrow. Use scrap
wood to block blade while tightening or loosening blade retaining screw. Blade retaining bolt has left
hand threads the direction for tightening and loosening is opposite from normal bolts. To loosen retaining
bolt turn wrench in same direction as rotation of blade, clockwise when looking at the blade. Note the
direction of the saw blade teeth. Remove retaining bolt and blade arbor plate to free saw blade from
motor shaft. Do not remove rear arbor plate. Always use appropriate gloves to protect hands when
handling the saw blade. Mount the new blade with the teeth orientated in the same direction as the old
blade. Remount the arbor and retaining bolt. Tighten the retaining bolt by turning the wrench counter-
clockwise. Remount access cover.