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Removal and Installation
of the Blade
Disconnect plug from power source before
performing any assembly, adjustment or
repair to avoid possible injury.
NOTE: Clean blade of any excess oil before installation.
1. Push the handle down slightly and pull the head assembly
lock pin
8
completely out, and raise the head assembly to
the up position (Figure 7).
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the rear guard plate screw
2
(Figure 8).
3. Lift up the lower guard and loosen, but do not remove the
guard plate front screw
1
(Figure 8).
4. The guard plate should rotate up (counter-clockwise) to
expose the blade bolt
5
(Figure 8).
5. Push in the arbor lock
3
to hold the blade (Figure 7). Using
the hex wrench supplied with the saw, turn the blade bolt
5
clockwise to remove it (Figure 8).
NOTE: The blade bolt
5
has a left hand thread.
6. Remove the blade bolt
5
, blade collar
6
and the blade. Inner
washer
7
does not need to be removed (Figure 9).
7. Clean any sawdust from both blade collars before installing
the blade. Install a 10" (25.4 cm) blade.
NOTE: Make sure the rotation arrow on the blade matches
the rotation arrow on the lower guard.
To avoid injury, do not use saw blade
rated less than 5000/min(RPM). Do not
use a blade larger or smaller than 10
"
diameter and 5/8
"
arbor.
8. Install the blade collar
6
in the proper orientation, then
install blade bolt
5
(Figure 9). Tighten blade bolt
5
finger
tight. Press the arbor lock and tighten blade bolt
5
securely,
but do not overtighten.
9. Align the guard plate with the guard plate screw hole and
tighten the guard plate front screw
1
(Figure 8).
10. Rotate the lower guard down to tighten the guard plate
rear screw
2
(Figure 8).
Never use saw without cover plate
securely in place. Lower guard will not
function properly.
11. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns
freely. Verify that the lower guard rotates fully and closes
properly.
After installing a new blade, lower the
blade into the table slot and check for any
contact with the base or turn table structure. If blade contacts
table, seek authorized service.
Using Carbide-Tipped Blades
Handle carbide-tipped blades carefully. Carbide is very brittle
and can be easily damaged. Use caution when you install,
Assembly
5
6
7
FIG. 9
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
use or store the blades. Do not use a carbide-tipped blade that
is bent or has bent teeth, or if the blade has cracks, is broken,
or has missing/loose carbide tips. Do not operate a carbide-
tipped blade faster than its recommended speed.
Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions
provided with your carbide-tipped blades.
15
0
45
33.9
30
3
8
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
2
1
5
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