NOTE: Do not assume that the printing on the saw blade will
FIG. 12
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always be facing you when properly installed.
FIG. 11
5. Place outer clamp washer (S) on saw spindle (U) with the large
flat surface against the blade and the wording on the outer
clamp washer facing you as shown in Figure 11.
6. Thread the blade clamping
screw (R) into saw spindle by
hand
(screw
has left-hand
threads
and must
be turned
counterclockwise to tighten).
7. Slowly release the lower blade guard retracting lever (C).
8. Depress the spindle lock button (J) while turning the saw spindle
with the blade wrench provided until the blade lock engages and
the blade stops rotating. Using the blade wrench, firmly tighten
blade clamping screw.
NOTICE: 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 (FIG. 10-12)
1. Depress the spindle lock button (J) while turning the saw spindle
with the blade wrench provided until the blade lock engages and
the blade stops rotating.
LOOSEN
(clockwise)
TIGHTEN
(counterclockwise)
2. With the blade wrench provided, loosen the blade clamping
screw (R) by turning it clockwise as indicated by the arrow on
the outer clamp washer (S).
3. Remove the outer clamp washer (S).
4. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever (C), retract the lower
blade guard. Remove used blade and properly discard.
5. Install new blade as previously described.
6. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the guard or
clamp washer area. Check the condition and operation of the
lower blade guard as previously outlined. Do not lubricate this
area.
7. Select the proper blade for the application
(refer to BJades).
Always use blades that are the correct size (diameter) with the
proper size and shape center hole for mounting on the saw
spindle. Always assure that the maximum recommended speed
(rpm) on the saw blade meets or exceeds the speed (rpm) of the
saw.
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