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TO INSTALL THE BLADE (FIG. 1–4)
1. Place inner clamp washer (G) on saw spindle with the large flat
surface facing out toward the blade.
2. Retract the lower blade guard (F) and place blade on saw spindle
against the inner clamp washer, making sure that the blade will
rotate in the proper direction (the direction of the rotation arrow
on the saw blade and the teeth must point in the same direction
as the direction of rotation arrow on the saw). Do not assume that
the printing on the blade will always be facing you when properly
installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to install the
blade, check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard
to assure that it is working properly. Make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and
depths of cut.
3. Place outer clamp washer (H) on saw spindle with the large flat
surface against the blade and the wording on the outer clamp
washer facing you.
4. Thread blade clamping screw (E) into saw spindle by hand
(screw has right-hand threads and must be turned clockwise to
tighten).
5. Depress the blade lock (I) while turning the saw spindle with the
blade wrench until the blade lock engages and the blade stops
rotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the blade wrench.
NOTE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running, or engage
in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the saw on while the blade
lock is engaged. Serious damage to your saw will result.
TO REPLACE THE BLADE
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw (E), depress the blade lock
(I) and turn the saw spindle with the blade wrench until the blade
lock engages and the blade stops rotating. With the blade lock
engaged, turn the blade clamping screw counterclockwise with
E
H
G
SPINDLE
BLADE
FIG. 1
G
E
H