Craftsman 172.2677 ...2.1

BLADE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

This saw is designed touse all 1/2-in. universal shank blades.

plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments I

or changing blades.

To Install Blade (Figure 2)

1. Disconnect saw from power source.

2. If necessary, extend the adjustable/

pivoting shoe away from the blade

clamp for easier access.

3. Rotate the blade clamp collar

clockwise about 180°.

4. Insert the blade through the

rubber cover until itstops,

then release the collar.

5. Pull up on blade to

ensure that it is locked in.

To Remove Blade

1. Disconnect saw from power source.

2. If necessary, extend the adjustable/

pivotingshoe away from the blade

clamp for easier access.

3. Rotate the blade clamp collar

clockwise about 180°.

4. Pull the blade outof the blade

clamp and release the collar.

ADJUSTING THE SLIDING /

PIVOTING SHOE (Figures 3 and 4)

The shoe slides in or outto adjustthe

depth of cut to material being cut for

maximum control and longer blade life.

To Slide Shoe In or Out: (See Fig. 3)

1, Pull shoe release leverand slide

shoe out to desired cutting depth.

The shoe locks in 3 positions.

2. Pushin leverto lockshoe

in desired position.

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_ting_ Blade

BladeClamp Collar

Fig.3

Shoe _,_*_'_Y/J/

Release kever_

NOTE:The shoe also pivots to provide

maximum control against the surface being cut.

To Pivot Shoe: (See Fig. 4)

1. Firmlyhold saw and then pivotshoe to desired position.