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Selecting Blade
Always use sharp blades. Dull blades tend to overload the tool and
increase the chance of KICKBACK (see "Causes and Operator Preven-
tion of Kickback"). Only use blades with a maximum safe operating
speed greater than the no load RPM marked on the tool's nameplate.
Read the blade manufacturer's instructions before use.
Installing and Removing Blades on 7-1/4" & 8-1/4" Saws
(Fig. 1 & 2)
1. Unplug tool before installing or removing blades.
2. To remove the bolt from the spindle, push in the spindle lock button.
While holding in the spindle lock button, use the wrench provided
with the tool to turn the bolt counterclockwise (Fig. 1). Remove the
bolt and spindle flange.
Adjusting Depth (7-1/4" Saws) (Fig. 3 & 4)
1. Unplug tool.
2. To adjust the depth of the cut, place the saw on the edge of the
workpiece. While holding the saw by the handle, loosen the depth
adjusting lever by lifting it up and moving toward the blade (Fig. 3).
TOOL ASSEMBLY
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug tool
before attaching or removing accessories or mak-
ing adjustments. Use only specifically recom-
mended accessories. Others may be hazardous.
3. Slide the lower guard lever up to raise the lower guard. Remove the
blade from the spindle. Always clean the spindle, upper guard and
lower guard to remove any dirt and sawdust.
4. To install a blade, place the blade on the spindle with the teeth
pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the lower guard
(Fig. 2). Release the lower guard lever.
5. Place the spindle flange on the spindle and hand tighten the bolt.
6. While holding in the spindle lock button, use the wrench to turn the
bolt clockwise and tighten.
Installing and Removing Blades on 10-1/4" Saws
(Fig. 1 & 2)
1. Unplug tool before installing or removing blades.
2. To remove the bolt from the spindle, use the wrench provided with
the tool to turn the bolt counterclockwise (Fig. 1). Hold the blade
steady by inserting a screwdriver between the teeth of the blade
and the bottom of the shoe or by jamming the blade into a piece of
wood. Remove the bolt and spindle flange.
3. Slide the lower guard lever up to raise the lower guard. Remove the
blade from the spindle. Always clean the spindle, upper guard and
lower guard to remove any dirt and sawdust.
4. To install a blade, place the blade on the spindle with the teeth
pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the lower guard
(Fig. 2). Release the lower guard lever.
5. Place the spindle flange on the spindle and hand tighten the bolt.
6. Hold the blade steady by inserting a screwdriver between the teeth
of the blade and the top of the shoe or by jamming the blade into a
piece of wood. Use the wrench to turn the bolt clockwise and
tighten.
3. Keeping the shoe flat against the workpiece, raise or lower the saw
to the desired position. For the proper depth setting, the blade should
extend no more than 1/4" below the material being cut (Fig. 4).
1/4"
4. Move the depth adjusting lever away from the blade and push down
to secure the position.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4