holding the blade securing nut in an
5.Remove the nut, outer blade flange and blade.
6.Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade flange and the outer blade flange where they contact the blade.
7.Fit the new blade onto the spindle taking care that the inner blade flange sits behind the blade.
CAUTION. Always install the blade with the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down. The direction of blade rotation is also
marked on the blade guard and blade cover.
8.Replace the outer blade flange followed by the blade nut.
9.Use the blade spanner to securely tighten the blade bolt. (Tighten in a clockwise direction).
10.Replace the blade cover and secure it with the blade cover locking knobs.
CAUTION. Before using the saw after replacing the blade, check that all the safety devices are fitted correctly including the blade guard and that they are all in good working order.
Run the saw without loading it to ensure the blade runs true and there are no extraneous noises.
Filling the water compartment
1.The water compartment
(8)is incorporated into the main housing
2.The water helps to cool the cutting disc and also limits the amount of dust produced during the cutting process.
3.Fill the water compartment with water. The maximum water level is automatically controlled by the drainage hole on top of the plug, the top of this plug acts as the water fill line. When the water level exceeds the maximum level water will flow out through the hole.
4.Always fill the water
compartment to the top of the water fill line to ensure the cutting disc is sufficiently cooled.
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