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This measurement can be verified with a torque
wrench.
Figure 12: Tightening Nut
13. Replace the blade guard or pivot the front of the
guard down and over the blade to secure.
Removing the Blade
CAUTION
• DO NOT remove a blade with the
engine/motor running.
1. Remove the blade guard or pivot the front of the
guard 180° (fully upward) to gain access to the blade
flanges. Note: Failure to fully pivot the guard may
cause serious injuries
2. Slowly lower the blade until it touches the ground.
.
3. Remove the blade shaft nut using the wrench.
4. Carefully remove the outer flange from the inner
flange alignment pinhole and blade, and then
remove the flange from the blade shaft.
5. Remove the blade from the blade shaft. Place the
blade in an appropriate storage location.
6. Inspect the nut, outer flange, and inner flange for
damages and clean, repair, or replace as necessary.
7. Fit the outer flange back onto the blade shaft.
8. Place the blade shaft nut onto the blade shaft and
tighten by hand to secure the inner and outer flange
together.
9. Replace the blade guard or pivot the front of the
guard down and over the blade to secure.
Blade Guard
WARNING
• DO NOT operate the saw with the blade guard
raised or removed.
• DO NOT install or remove the blade guard with
the engine/motor running.
• Blade exposure should not exceed 180° while
cutting.
• Always pivot the front of the blade
guard 180° (fully upward) so the
guard does not swing down
unexpectedly, causing serious
injuries.
The blade guard shields the blade and must always be
in place when operating the saw. Inspect the blade
guard and its water tubes prior to starting the saw.
Clean, repair, or replace damaged components
immediately. Note: Always use a blade guard that
corresponds with the blade size.
Installing the Blade Guard
1. Face the front of the blade guard forward and fit the
tapered mount on the side of the guard over the
tapered blade guard mount on the frame.
Figure 13: Lowering Guard
2. Connect the water supply hose to the blade guard.
Note: Keep the water hose, when cutting on the left
side of the saw, away from the muffler assembly to
prevent hose damage
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