8
Blade Installation
WARNING:
Loosen the knobs securing the
blade guard and remove the
guard.
Loosen the cutting shaft nut
(left-hand thread); while
loosening the nut, block the
cutting shaft from turning.
Remove the blade clamping
flange. Check that the contact
area between the blade holder
assembly and the diamond
saw blade is clean.
Install the saw blade on the
supporting flange. Ensure the
blade rotation arrow matches
the clockwise rotation of the
saw blade shaft.
Install the blade clamping
flange.
Re-tighten the cutting shaft
nut. Block the cutting shaft
from turning while tightening
the nut.
Disconnect the power plug before installing the
blade onto the blade shaft.
WARNING:
Setting the blade too low may damage the cutting table and if set too high, the blade
may grab the material being cut, causing damage and possibly injury.
1.
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4.
5.
6.
Lightly turn the installed saw
blade by hand and check the
blade for true running.
Mount the blade guard.
7.
8.
knurled nuts
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