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MAINTENANCE
Installing / Changing Saw Blade
1.
(SEE FIGURE 15)
Depress the spindle lock
lever (1) to stop the spindle from turning.
NOTE:
Spindle may require slight back and
forth rotation to engage lock.
CAUTION:
Never depress spindle lock
button while tool is in use and wheel
is spinning.
2.
(SEE FIGURE 16)
Loosen the blade retaining
screw (1) with hex key (2). Counterclockwise
to loosen and clockwise to tighten. Remove
the retaining screw and outer washer (3).
3. Rotate the lower blade guard (4) to the open
position and carefully slide the saw blade
from the arbor and maneuver clear of the
lower guard and saw base.
4. Reverse steps 1 to 3 when installing
saw blades.
Replacing the Carbon Brushes
Inspect the carbon brushes for wear every 3
to 6 months. Replace worn or damaged
brushes immediately.
1.
(SEE FIGURE 17)
Using a wide straight edge
screwdriver, remove carbon brush cover
plugs (1).
2. Carefully remove the carbon brushes (2)
from the motor housing.
3. Inspect the brushes for wear or damage.
Replace worn or damaged brushes with
new ones.
4. Replace carbon brush cover plugs.
Cleaning
WARNING:
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Always disconnect tool from power source before
making any adjustment, installing or changing accessories.
1. Clean the tool housing, motor vents and blade after each use.
2. Keep the grip dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
3. Store the tool on a safe and dry place, out of reach of children.
4. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents that could attach the plastic parts of the tool.
5. Turn the tool off immediately and do not operate, until repaired, if tool begins to make
abnormal noise, vibrations, produces smoke or burning odor.
Power Tool Use And Care
1.
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
2.
Do not use power tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventative
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
4.
Store idle power tools out of reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Tools are dangerous in the hands
5.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
6.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions
and in a manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in hazardous situation.
Service
1.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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Figure 15
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Figure 16
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Figure 17
