Assembly
1
Removal and Installation
of the Blade
!WARNING Disconnect battery pack from tool before performing any assembly,
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Note: Clean blade of any excess oil before installation.
1. | Rotate the lower guard 1 by hand. Loosen, but do not |
| remove, the cover plate screw 2 using a Phillips or |
| straight screwdriver (Figure 2). |
2. | Rotate the cover plate 3 counterclockwise so the blade |
| bolt 4 is exposed (Figure 2). |
3. | Press and hold the arbor lock. Use the blade wrench to |
| remove the blade bolt by turning wrench clockwise. |
| NOTE: The blade bolt has a left hand thread. |
4. | Remove the blade bolt 4, outer washer 5 and the blade 6. |
FIG. 2
4
5
3
2
6
Inner washer 7 should not be removed (Figure 3). |
5. To install the 10" blade, fit blade between the chip |
deflectors 8 and onto the arbor shaft 9 (Figure 3 & 4). |
NOTE: Make sure the rotation arrow on the blade |
matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the lower |
guard. |
!WARNING To avoid injury, do not use a blade larger or smaller than 10" diameter and 5/8"
arbor.
6.Replace the outer washer 5 in the proper orientation, and tighten blade bolt 4 finger tight. Press the arbor lock and tighten blade bolt 4 securely, but do not overtighten.
7.Rotate cover plate 3 clockwise to original position. Tighten the screw 2.
!WARNING Never use saw without cover plate securely in place. Lower guard will not
function properly.
8.Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely.
!WARNING After installing a new blade, lower the blade into the table slot and check for any
contact with the base or turn table structure. If blade contacts table, seek authorized service.
Cutting Kerf Insert
NOTE: New insert needs to be cut initially to provide blade clearance. This should be done by carefully making a straight cut through the insert.
5 7
FIG. 3
4
6 | 9 |
FIG. 4
3
2
9
8
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