INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
14
CHANGING A BLADE
DANGER!
Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw. It might come into contact with the blade
guards. Never use a blade that is too thick, this will cause the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
This prevents the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the spindle. Do not use the saw to cut metal or
masonry. Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings that may be required suit the spindle.
1.
Make sure that the electrical plug is removed from the power point.
2.
Push down on the operating handle (7) and pull the release knob (6) to disengage the saw arm (5). The release
knob (6) can be turned so that it is held in the retracted position.
3.
Raise the saw arm (5) to its highest position.
4.
Pull the rotating lower blade guard (12) down then swing it up together with the blade bolt cover (14). When the
rotating blade guard (12) is positioned over the upper fixed blade guard (9) it is possible to access the blade bolt.
5.
Hold the rotating guard (12) up and press the spindle lock (26). Rotate the blade until the spindle locks.
6.
Use the wrench provided to loosen and remove the blade bolt. (Loosen in a clockwise direction as the blade screw
has a left handed thread).
7.
Remove the flash washer and outer blade washer and the blade.
8.
Make sure all contact points are clean and wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and the outer blade
washer where they contact the blade.
9.
Fit the new blade onto the spindle taking care that the inner blade washer sits behind the blade.
10.
CAUTION!
To ensure correct blade rotation, always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed
on the side of the blade pointing down. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper
blade guard.
11. Replace the outer blade washer.
12.
Depress the spindle lock button (26) and replace the flat washer and blade bolt.
13.
Use the blade wrench (19) to tighten the blade bolt securely (tighten in an anti-clockwise direction).
14.
Lower the blade guard, hold the rotating lower blade guard (12) and blade bolt cover (14) in position and tighten
the fixing screw.
15. Replace the guard retraction arm and secure onto the rotating blade guard.
16. Check that the blade guard operates correctly and covers the blade as the saw arm is lowered.
17. Connect the saw to the power supply and run the blade to make certain that it is operating correctly.
