614 Dry Cut Saw
Removing the Workpiece
1.Raise the upper lever of the vise to release the work- piece. Pull back on the horizontal lever to allow the workpiece to be easily removed from the vise.
2.Slide the workpiece out of the saw keeping a firm grip on the workpiece as it clears the saw.
WARNING To avoid injury from falling parts or equip- ment
Tips For Using The Dry Cut Saw
Life of the dry cut saw blade will depend on proper use of the saw. Procedures that should be followed are as follows:
•Do not force the blade into the material to be cut.
•Only cut material within the specified capacity for the saw blade.
•Let the machine reach full speed before starting to cut.
•NEVER stop and restart with the blade in contact with the material. This will break the teeth.
•Clamp the material correctly and ensure that is it centered relative to the blade (Figure 6).
Figure 6 – Clamping The Workpiece
Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
Always be sure that the tool is switched OFF and unplugged before changing blade or servicing saw.
Changing Saw Blade
1.Remove the power cord plug from the receptacle, then place the plug in a location where someone will not plug it in by mistake.
2.Loosen the three (3) screws on the safety cover then rotate it clockwise around pivot pin to expose the arbor shaft (Figure 7).
Pivot Pin 
Figure 7 – Removing Cover
3.Press the spindle lock (Figure 8). Place the hex wrench on the arbor bolt, unscrew the bolt and remove the blade carefully.
4.Slide the new blade onto the arbor shaft making cer- tain that the blade marking indicates rotation in a
WARNING
Make sure the blade hex bolt is securely tightened.
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