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ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
To remove the blade:
1. Unplug the tool from its power source.
2. Make sure that the saw blade is in its upper position.
3. Loosen the blade cover screw (Fig. 9 - 1) that secures the
arbor cover plate and rotate the cover plate up and over to reveal
the arbor bolt and outer flange.
4. Lock arbor by pushing down on the arbor lock (Fig. 10 - 1).
5. Use the included 8 mm hex wrench (Fig. 11 - 1) to loosen
(turn counterclockwise) and remove the arbor screw, washer,
and outer flange (Fig. 11 - 2).
6. Rotate and retract blade guard into blade housing by hand.
7. Carefully remove blade guard from the blade guard housing.
NOTE:
The outer safety blade guard can also be completely re-
moved for easier blade changing. If opting to completely remove
the outer safety blade guard, be sure to completely fasten all
screws when reassembling so that it is secured tightly onto the
inner blade guard.
To install the blade:
1. Check to make sure that all packaging is removed from new
blade and blade housing is free of debris and cutting remnants.
2. Install blade on inner flange and arbor. Ensure that blade di-
rection matches the direction on the blade housing (Fig. 11 - 3).
3. Lock the arbor by pushing down on the arbor lock.
4. Reassemble outer flange, washer, and arbor bolt. Tighten bolt
with the 8 mm hex wrench. Turn the bolt clockwise to tighten.
5. Release the arbor lock and turn the blade gently to ensure that
the arbor lock has been disengaged.
6. Rotate the arbor cover into place and tighten the cross head
screw to secure the arbor cover.
DANGER!
Never try to use a blade larger or thicker than the stated capacity of the saw. Check to make sure
that your place is suitable for the intended cutting operation.
Fig. 9
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Fig. 10
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Fig. 11
2
1
3
7. Plunge the saw a few times without the saw being plugged in to ensure that the blade guards operate properly
and that the saw is installed properly.
CHANGING THE SAW BLADE
WARNING!
Run the saw for a few minutes after a new blade is installed before cutting any material. This will
help to make sure that the blade is installed correctly and that there are no flaws in the blade.
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