Black & Decker BDCMTTS-XE manual ASSEMBly/ADjUSTMENT SET-UP Attaching and Removing the BlADE

Secure the workpiece to a stable platform as shown in Figure D. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

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ASSEMBly/ADjUSTMENT SET-UP

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, always remove battery from saw before any of the following adjustment operations.

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BlADE:	E
FIGURE E & F
• Retract lower guard and assemble blade (7) and clamp
washer (9) as shown in Figure E.	3
• Depress the spindle lock (3) while turning the saw spindle
with the blade wrench (4) until the blade lock engages and
the blade stops rotating as shown in Figure F.
NOTE: Blade wrench is stored on the saw as shown in
Parts and Features.	7	9
• Tighten the blade clamping screw (10) securely with the		10
blade wrench.
NOTE: Never engage the spindle lock while the saw is
running, or engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn
the tool on while the spindle lock is engaged. Serious	F
damage to your saw will result.

lOWER BlADE GUARD

WARNING: laceration Hazard. The lower blade guard is a safety feature which reduces the risk of serious personal injury. Never use the saw if the lower guard is missing, damaged, mis-assembled or not working properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard to protect you under all circumstances. your safety depends on following all warnings and precautions as well as proper operation of the saw. Check lower guard for proper closing before each use as outlined in Additional Safety Rules for Circular Saws. If the lower blade guard is missing or not working properly, immediately discontinue use of the saw, and take it to a qualified service dealer for possible repair.

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