ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE BLADE
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
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nRemove the battery pack from the saw.
nRemove the blade wrench (5 mm hex key) from the stor- age area.
nDepress the spindle lock button and remove the blade screw and outer blade washer.
NOTE: Turn the blade screw clockwise to remove.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock.
nWipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and outer blade washer where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an
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accident since blade will not tighten properly.
n Fit the saw blade inside the lower blade guard and onto |
the spindle. |
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of the |
saw. |
n Replace the outer blade washer. |
n Depress the spindle lock button, then replace the blade |
screw. Tighten the blade screw securely by turning it |
clockwise. |
n Return the blade wrench to the storage area. |
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SPINDLE
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Fig. 3
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
REMOVING THE BLADE
See Figure 3.
nRemove the battery pack from the saw.
nRemove the blade wrench from the storage area.
nPosition the saw as shown, depress the spindle lock button, and remove the blade screw by turning it clock- wise.
nRemove the outer blade washer.
nRemove the blade.
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