Blade Guard and Splitter

Referring to Figure 12:

1.Through the saw table opening on top, locate two hex nuts (A1) that secure two retaining plates (B) and loosen with a 10mm wrench.

2.Slide the tab of the blade guard splitter (C) between the two retaining plates (B) and onto the threaded mounting studs (D).

Note: The anti-kickback pawls (E) should be held back when performing this step.

3.Tighten the hex nuts (A1) enough to hold the tab (C) in place but loose enough to allow for adjustment. You will need to install the blade before the final adjustment.

Installing/Replacing the Blade

When installing or changing the saw blade, always disconnect the saw from the power source! Failure to comply may cause serious injury!

1.Using the handwheels, raise the blade arbor fully and lock the saw at zero degrees by tightening the lock knob in the middle of the hand wheel.

Referring to Figure 13:

2.Press the arbor lock button (G) and rotate the arbor until you feel the arbor lock engage. Continue pressing the arbor lock button.

3.Using the provided wrenches, remove the arbor nut (A) and outer flange (B). If replacing blade, remove the old blade.

4.Place the blade (C) on the arbor shaft (E) making sure that the teeth point down at the front of the saw. Replace the flange (B) and arbor nut (A).

5.Tighten the arbor nut (A).

Aligning the Blade Guard and Splitter

Referring to Figure 14:

1.Raise the blade guard (A) away from the table and hold the anti-kickback pawls (B) away from the table surface.

2.Place an accurate straight edge (C) against the saw blade (D) and splitter (E). For proper alignment, the blade and splitter should be perfectly in line with the straight-edge.

Figure 12

Figure 13