Chicago Electric 69683 owner manual Replacing the Blade, Operating Instructions

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SAFETY

Operating Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

TOOL SET UP

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving guards must move freely and close instantly.

Replacing the Blade

1.Unplug the tool from its power source.

2.Raise the Lower Guard (56) out of the way and hold it up.

3.Loosen the Guard Pivot Bolt (63) until it disengages the Guard Pivot Plate (61).

4.Swing the Guard Pivot Plate up and out of the way.

5.Press in the Spindle Lock (90) on the back of the saw′s head and hold it in.

6.Remove the Spindle Bolt* (64) and Flange (65),

see Figure B. *IMPORTANT: The Spindle Bolt has a left‑handed thread and removes

by turning CLOCKWISE.

Note: Make sure the other Flange (65) stays in place on the Spindle.

SETUP

OPERATION

Spindle Lock

Figure A

MAINTENANCE

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Figure B

7.Remove the Blade (66) and install the new Blade. Make sure that the Blade's rotation arrow points in the same direction as the rotation arrow on the Upper Guard (43).

8.Replace the Flange and Spindle Bolt. Position the cupped side of the Flange against the blade.

Hold in the Spindle Lock (90) and

wrench tighten the Spindle Bolt by turning it COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Release the Spindle Lock.

9.Rotate the Guard Pivot Plate (61) back into place, and secure it with the Guard Pivot Bolt (63).

10.WARNING! Make sure the Lower Guard (56) operates smoothly and properly protects from the Blade before using the saw.

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Item 69683

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Contents Miter SAW Table of Contents Important Safety Information General Tool Safety WarningsMiter Saw Safety Warnings Grounding InstructionsVibration Safety Specifications 216045Setup Before Use AssemblyMounting Functions Safety Setup Operation Description of Selected FunctionsReplacing the Blade Operating InstructionsAdjusting the Miter Angle Using the Workpiece Extension SupportsAdjusting the Bevel Angle Using the Depth Stop Workpiece and Work Area Set UpGeneral Operating Instructions Maintenance and Servicing Cleaning, Maintenance, and LubricationChecking and Calibrating the Fence Adjusting or Replacing the Kerf Board Calibrating the Miter Table IndicatorCalibrating the Bevel Angle Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely SolutionsPlease Read the Following Carefully Parts List Parts List and DiagramAssembly Diagram Limited 90 Day Warranty