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Changing the blade
CAUTION.
Always ensure that the saw is switched off
and unplugged from the power supply before making
any adjustments.
1. Remove blade key (23) from
storage area (22). Place saw
on its side on a flat surface.
2. Rotate the saw blade by hand
whilst depressing button (20)
until the blade locks.
3. Whilst depressing button
(20), turn the blade bolt anti-
clockwise using blade key (23).
4. Remove the outer blade flange and the blade bolt.
5. Raise the lower blade guard
(14) using lever (13). Remove
the saw blade from the inner
flange and pull out the blade.
Note.
Clean the saw blade
flanges thoroughly before
mounting the new saw blade.
Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner
and outer flange where they will
touch the blade.
6. Mount the new saw blade onto the spindle and against
the inner flange.
7. Replace the outer flange and
tighten the blade bolt.
WARNING.
The direction in
which the blade rotates has to be
the same as the direction of the
arrow marked on the housing.
Ensure that button (20) is
released. Before using the saw
again, check that the safety devices are in good
working order.
IMPORTANT.
After replacing the saw blade, make sure that
the saw blade runs freely by turning the blade by hand.
8. Plug the machine into a power socket and run the saw
under no load to check that it runs smoothly before using
it to cut any material.
9. Place blade key (23) back in
storage area (22).
Maintenance
WARNING.
Always ensure
that the tool is switched off and
the plug is removed from the
power point before making any
adjustments or maintenance
procedures.
