Handwheel Handle
Thread the handwheel handle (DD, Fig. 10) into the handwheel hole (A. Fig. 10), and then tighten the nut against the handwheel with a 10 mm wrench.
Installing the Blade
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet.
Referring to Figure 11:
1.Remove the table insert (A).
2.Place the blade onto the arbor with the blade teeth pointing forward to the front of the saw.
3.Make sure the blade fits flush against the inner flange.
4.Clean the outer blade flange (H) and install it onto the arbor and against the blade.
5.Thread the arbor nut onto the arbor, making sure the flat side of the nut is against the blade, then
6.Pull the arbor locking lever (G) toward the front of the machine while spinning the blade by hand until the latch locks into place and the blade will no longer turn.
7.Place the wrench (E) on the arbor nut and turn clockwise (toward the rear of the saw table).
8.Lower the blade to the down position. Replace the table insert (A) and the blade guard.
Important: Do not operate this saw until the blade and blade guard splitter are aligned and in working order.
Removing the Blade
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet.
Referring To Figure 11:
1.Remove the table insert (A) and raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the blade elevation handwheel clockwise.
2.Remove blade guard.
3.Adjust the blade to the 90° vertical position by unlocking the blade tilting lock knob and turning the bevel tilting handwheel counterclockwise, and then lock into position.
4.Pull the arbor locking lever (G) toward the front
Figure 10
Figure 11
of the tool while spinning the blade by hand until the latch locks into place and the blade will no longer turn.
5.Place the blade wrench (E) on the arbor nut (J).
6.Loosen and remove the arbor nut and the flange by pulling the wrench towards the front of the machine.
7.Then remove the blade (F). Clean but do not remove the inner blade flange before reassembling the blade.
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