Replacing the Carbon Brushes

2.Before remounting the Saw Blade, remove all sawdust that has accumulated around the safety guard.

3.Regularly inspect and tighten all mounting screws and knobs.

4.Keep Saw Blade clean and sharp. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

5.Keep guards in good working order.

6.Keep motor air vent clean of dust and debris. Vacuum periodically.

7.If the tool is not operating normally, making unusual noises, or appears defective, stop using it immediately and get it repaired.

8.Clean tool with a damp cloth and light detergent. Do not use solvents as they can damage and crack the plastic parts.

1.Unscrew the Carbon Brush Covers (55).

2.Pull out the Carbon Brush (54) from each side of the motor and examine them.

If they are worn more than half way down, replace them. It could be that they are simply dirty. They can be cleaned using an ink eraser.

3.Replace the Carbon Brushes (54) and Covers (55).

Installing a Saw Blade

1.Use only a 7-1/4 inch Saw Blade (14). The saw blade speed rating must be at least 5000 RPM. Refer to the following table for saw blade applications and types.

APPLICATION	BLADE	NO. OF TEETH	TYPE OF CUT
APPLICATION	DESCRIPTION	NO. OF TEETH	TYPE OF CUT
	DESCRIPTION

Fine Trim Molding	Precision Trim	60 ~ 100	Very smooth,
Fine Trim Molding	Carbide	60 ~ 100	splinter free
	Carbide		splinter free

Trim, Framing,	Combination,
Pressure Treated	Combination,	24 ~ 60	Smooth, fast cut
Pressure Treated	multi-purpose	24 ~ 60	Smooth, fast cut
Decking	multi-purpose
Decking

Aluminum	Non-ferrous metal	60 ~ 80	- - - -
Aluminum	cutting	60 ~ 80	- - - -
	cutting

2.Unplug the Circular Saw Line Cord (62) from the electrical outlet.

3.Raise the Blade Guard (20) as far as possible. See photo on the next page.

4.Hold the Blade Guard up and press the Spindle Lock Button with one hand. Rotate the Saw Blade until the Spindle Lock catches and the blade stops.

5.Using the supplied Saw Blade Hex Wrench in the other hand, loosen (clockwise) the left-hand threaded Hex Screw (42). Remove the Saw Blade Hex Screw (42), Blade Pressure Plate (12), then the Saw Blade.

6.Clean out Blade Cover (11) of any debris.

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94245 specifications

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