7.Locate the arbor lock (5) below motor lower cover. (Fig. L)
8.Press the arbor lock, holding it in firmly while turning the blade clockwise. The arbor lock will then engage and lock the arbor. Continue to hold the arbor lock, while turning the wrench clockwise to loosen the arbor bolt.
Fig. L
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9.Remove the arbor bolt (4), the arbor collar (6), and the blade (7). Do not remove the inner blade collar. (Fig. M)
10.Raise the lower clear plastic blade guard (1) to the upright position (Fig. K) to remove the blade.
NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their position and direction they face. Wipe the blade collars clean of any sawdust before installing a new blade.
INSTALLING BLADE (FIG. K, L, M)
!WARNING
Un-plug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade.
1. Install a |
in. arbor making sure the rotation |
arrow on the blade matches the |
clockwise rotation arrow on the |
upper guard, and the blade teeth |
are pointing downward. |
2. Place the arbor collar (6) against |
the blade and on the arbor. Thread |
the arbor bolt (4) on the arbor. in a |
counterclockwise direction. (Fig. M) |
IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats |
of the blade collars are engaged |
with the flats on the arbor shaft. |
Also, the |
must be placed against the blade. |
3. Place the blade wrench on the |
arbor bolt. |
4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding |
it in firmly while turning the blade |
counterclockwise. When it engages, |
continue to press the arbor lock |
in, while tightening the arbor bolt |
securely. (Fig. L) |
5. Rotate the cover plate (3) back to |
its original position until the slot in |
the cover plate engages with the |
cover plate screw (2). While holding |
the lower blade guard, tighten the |
screw with a Phillips screwdriver. |
(Fig. K) NOTE: The lower blade |
guard must be raised to the upright |
position to access the cover plate |
Fig. M
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screw. |
6. Lower the blade guard (1) and |
verify the operation of the guard |
6
4
does not bind or stick (Fig. K). |
7. Be sure the arbor lock (5) is |
released so the blade turns freely |
by spinning the blade until the arbor |
lock disengages. |
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