Changing Blades
The Model G0588/G0591 will perform best when high quality, sharp blades are used. Therefore, whenever the blades start to get dull, we rec- ommend that you have them resharpened or replaced with a new blade.
To change the blades:
1.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
2.Move the blade tilt to 0˚ (blade 90˚ to table) and raise the main blade as high as it will go.
3.Slide the table all the way forward to access the blade arbor, loosen the cap screw secur- ing the lower blade guard, slide the cap screw up, and pull open the lower blade guard shown in Figure 48.
Figure 48. Internal blade guard exposed.
4.Place a hex wrench in the hole in the arbor of the blade you wish to change to prevent the arbor from rotating, then use the arbor wrench to remove the arbor nut and flange.
Note: The arbor nut on the main blade has left hand threads and loosens by turning clockwise. The arbor nut on the scoring blade has right hand threads and loosens by turn- ing counterclockwise.
5.When replacing the scoring blade, measure the main blade and stack the scoring blade with shims to match the thickness of the main blade.
6.Install the main blade with the teeth facing the front of the saw, and install the scoring blade with the teeth facing back.
7.Re-install the arbor flange and the arbor nut and tighten them against the blade as shown in Figure 49.
Note: Wear gloves to protect your hands when installing or removing blades.
Figure 49. Replacing the main blade.
8.Position the riving knife about 3mm or 1⁄8" away from the nearest carbide tooth on the main blade.
Note: For a quick gauge, use the 3mm hex wrench to find the correct spacing between the blade and the riving knife.
9.Align the scoring blade set to the main blade as described in the Aligning Blade and Riving Knife Alignment instructions on Page 27.
10.Align the riving knife with the blades as instructed on Page 27.
11.Move the lower blade guard back into its original position and lock it in place with the cap screw.
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