Changing Blades

5.Loosen jam nut (C, Fig. 23) and turn table stop (B, Fig. 23) left or right to raise or lower the stop. Tighten jam nut to hold table stop in place.

6.Unlock the table and tilt it back on to the table stop to confirm table is 90 degrees to the blade. Repeat this process as necessary until table is 90 degrees to the blade.

7.If necessary, adjust pointer (D, Fig. 23) to zero.

NOTE: After adjusting the 90-degree stop, it may be necessary to re-set the extension table so it is level with the main table.

WARNING

Blade teeth are sharp! Use care when handling

the saw blade.

Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

1. Disconnect machine from power source.

2. Loosen blade tension with the blade tension lever. Push the tension lever up slightly, then out, and pull it down toward the table, as shown in Fig. 24.

3. Remove the table insert and the table pin.

4. Open both wheel guards.

5. Remove the blade from between upper and lower blade guides. Remove blade from upper and lower wheels. Turn blade to direct it through the slot in table.

6. Guide new blade through table slot. Place blade in upper and lower blade guides. Note: Make sure blade teeth point down toward the table.

7. Place blade so it lies on the center of both upper and lower wheels.

8. Replace table insert and table pin, and raise the blade tension lever (Fig. 24) to tighten the belt again.

9. Tension and track blade before operating saw. See "Adjusting Blade Tension" and "Adjusting Blade Tracking".