Chicago Electric 94245 operating instructions Replacing the Carbon Brushes, Installing a Saw Blade

Models: 94245

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2.Before remounting the Saw Blade, remove all sawdust that has accumulated around the safety guard.

3.Regularly inspect and tighten all mounting screws and knobs.

4.Keep Saw Blade clean and sharp. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.

5.Keep guards in good working order.

6.Keep motor air vent clean of dust and debris. Vacuum periodically.

7.If the tool is not operating normally, making unusual noises, or appears defective, stop using it immediately and get it repaired.

8.Clean tool with a damp cloth and light detergent. Do not use solvents as they can damage and crack the plastic parts.

Replacing the Carbon Brushes

1.Unscrew the Carbon Brush Covers (55).

2.Pull out the Carbon Brush (54) from each side of the motor and examine them.

If they are worn more than half way down, replace them. It could be that they are simply dirty. They can be cleaned using an ink eraser.

3.Replace the Carbon Brushes (54) and Covers (55).

Installing a Saw Blade

1.Use only a 7-1/4 inch Saw Blade (14). The saw blade speed rating must be at least 5000 RPM. Refer to the following table for saw blade applications and types.

APPLICATION

BLADE

NO. OF TEETH

TYPE OF CUT

DESCRIPTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fine Trim Molding

Precision Trim

60 ~ 100

Very smooth,

Carbide

splinter free

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trim, Framing,

Combination,

 

 

Pressure Treated

24 ~ 60

Smooth, fast cut

multi-purpose

Decking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum

Non-ferrous metal

60 ~ 80

- - - -

cutting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.Unplug the Circular Saw Line Cord (62) from the electrical outlet.

3.Raise the Blade Guard (20) as far as possible. See photo on the next page.

4.Hold the Blade Guard up and press the Spindle Lock Button with one hand. Rotate the Saw Blade until the Spindle Lock catches and the blade stops.

5.Using the supplied Saw Blade Hex Wrench in the other hand, loosen (clockwise) the left-hand threaded Hex Screw (42). Remove the Saw Blade Hex Screw (42), Blade Pressure Plate (12), then the Saw Blade.

6.Clean out Blade Cover (11) of any debris.

SKU 94245For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353

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Chicago Electric 94245 operating instructions Replacing the Carbon Brushes, Installing a Saw Blade