Assembly

! WARNING

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Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly, adjustments or changing

accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

BLADES AND BLADE SELECTION

The blade dimensions required for this saw is:

.020" thickness, 1/2" wide and 28-3/4" in length. The .020" thickness reduces blade fatique and provide maximum tooth life. To maximum cutting life, use a blade with correct pitch (teeth per inch) for the specific cutting job.

that blade requirement vary depending upon specific size, shape and type of material to be cut.

Generally, soft materials require coarse pitch blade and hard materials require fine pitch blades. Use coarse pitch blades for thick wood and fine pitch blades for thin work. It is important to keep at least three teeth in the cut (see “Typical Application”.)

REMOVING BLADE

1. Use #2 phillips to remove mounting screws

and remove protective cover plates (Fig. 2).

10 Teeth per inch

14 Teeth per inch

18 Teeth per inch

24 Teeth per inch

For tough stock 3/16" up to 3-1/4" in diameter or width.

For tough stock 5/32" up to 3/4" in diameter or width.

For thin-wall tubing and thin sheets heavier than 21 gauge.

2. Turn tension lock handle located on the front

of the saw 180° clockwise to release blade

tension (Fig. 1).

3. Pull blade out of the guides and remove

blade from the pulleys (Fig. 3).

INSTALLING BLADE

1. Firmly press the blade between the guides

and place the blade around the pulleys.

Note: be sure teeth face out (Fig. 3).

2. Turn tension lock handle 180° counter-

clockwise to secure the blade on the pullleys

(Fig. 1).

Blade are available in several pitches. To select the proper blade, three factors should be considered: The size, shape, and type of material to be cut.

The following suggestions are for selecting the right blade for various cutting operations. Keep in mind that these are broad guide lines and

3.	Re-install protective cover plates (Fig. 2).
4. Be sure the blade lies freely within the guard
	channel before starting the saw.
	BE SURE THAT THE BLADE IS
	PROPERLY SEATED ON THE PULLEYS
	BEFORE STARTING THE CUT.

DRIVE

FIG. 3

DRIVEN

BLADE ROTATION

PULLEY

BLADE

BLADE GUIDES

BLADE ROTATION

CORRECT

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