642742-00 01 FS1300 FS1500CSL 11/29/07 2:18 PM Page 9
REMOVING THE BLADE (FS1300CSL) (FIG. 12 & 13)
•Prevent spindle rotation by engaging the teeth of the saw blade into a piece of scrap wood.
•Loosen and remove the blade retaining screw (16) by turning it counter- clockwise using the wrench (10) supplied.
•Remove the outer washer (17).
•Remove the saw blade (7).
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ATTACHING THE BLADE (FS1300CSL)
•Place the saw blade (7) onto the inner flange (18), making sure that the arrow on the blade points in the same direction as the arrow on the tool.
•Fit the outer washer (17) on the spindle, with the raised part pointing away from the saw blade.
•Insert the blade retaining screw (16) into the hole.
•Prevent spindle rotation by engaging the teeth of the saw blade into a piece of scrap wood.
•Securely tighten the blade retaining screw by turning it clockwise using the wrench (10) supplied.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read, understand
and follow all important safety warnings and instructions prior to using tool.
GENERAL CUTS (IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. )
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK
With unit unplugged, follow all assembly, adjustment and set up instructions. Make sure lower guard operates. Select the proper blade for the material to be cut.
•Measure and mark work for cutting.
•Support and secure work properly (See Safety Rules and Instructions).
•Use appropriate and required safety equipment (See Safety Rules).
•Secure and maintain work area (See Safety Rules).
•With plug inserted and guard closed, make sure switch turns saw on and off.
WARNING: It is important to support the work properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. Figure 3 illustrates recommended hand position.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE RIP FENCE (INCLUDED WITH FS1500CSL) (FIG. 14)
The rip fence is used to saw in a straight line parallel to the edge of the workpiece.
ATTACHING
•Loosen the locking knob (19).
•Insert the rip fence (20) through the openings (21).
•Slide the rip fence into the desired position.
•Tighten the locking knob.
REMOVING
•Loosen the locking knob.
•Pull the rip fence out of the tool. NOTE: If you do not have a proper fitting fence, use a straight edge guide in contact with the edge of the shoe to improve accuracy of cut and reduce the possibility of binding and kickback.
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