Craftsman 172.2677 owner manual Blade Installation and Removal, Adjusting Sliding

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BLADE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

This saw is designed to use all 1/2-in. universal shank blades.

plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments I I ,_ WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the

or changing blades.

To Install Blade (Figure 2)

...2.1

1. Disconnect saw from power source.

2.If necessary, extend the adjustable/ pivoting shoe away from the blade clamp for easier access.

3.Rotate the blade clamp collar clockwise about 180 °.

4.Insert the blade through the

rubber

cover

until it stops,

_ting_

Blade

then release

the

collar.

 

Blade Clamp Collar

5. Pull up

on blade

to

 

 

 

ensure

that

it is locked in.

 

 

To Remove

Blade

Fig.3

 

1.

Disconnect saw from power source.

 

 

 

2.

If necessary, extend the adjustable/

 

 

 

pivoting shoe away from the blade

 

 

 

clamp for easier access.

 

 

3.

Rotate the blade clamp collar

 

 

 

clockwise about 180°.

 

 

4.

Pull the blade out of the blade

 

 

 

clamp and release the collar.

Shoe

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Release kever_

 

ADJUSTING

THE SLIDING /

 

 

 

PIVOTING SHOE (Figures 3 and 4)

The shoe slides in or out to adjust the depth of cut to material being cut for maximum control and longer blade life.

To Slide Shoe In or Out: (See Fig. 3) 1, Pull shoe release lever and slide

shoe out to desired cutting depth. The shoe locks in 3 positions.

2.Push in lever to lock shoe in desired position.

NOTE:The shoe also pivots to provide maximum control against the surface being cut.

To Pivot Shoe: (See Fig. 4)

1.Firmly hold saw and then pivot shoe to desired position. 9

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