that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle. It will prevent the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the spindle. Do not use the saw to cut metal or masonry. Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings that may be required suit the spindle and the blade fitted.
1.Make sure that the electrical plug is removed from the power point.
2.Push down on the
operating handle (7) and b
pull the release knob (6) to disengage the saw arm (5). The release knob (6) can be turned so that it is held in the retracted position (Fig. b).
3.Raise the saw arm (5) to its highest position.
4.Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen and remove the screw that secures the guard retraction arm (13) to the rotating blade guard (Fig. c).
5.Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen (Fig. d) and remove the screw that secures the blade bolt cover (14).
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6.Pull the rotating blade guard (12) down then swing it up together with the blade bolt cover (14). When the rotating blade guard (12) is positioned over the upper fixed blade guard (9) it is possible to access the blade bolt (Fig. e).
7.Hold the rotating guard (12) up and press the spindle lock
button (26) (Fig. f). Rotate the blade until the spindle locks.
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remove the blade bolt. |
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9. Remove the flat washer |
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10. | Wipe a drop of oil onto |
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| washer where they |
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11. | Fit the new blade onto |
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| washer sits behind the |
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CAUTION. To ensure correct blade rotation, always install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down. The direction of blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard.
12. Replace the outer blade washer (Fig. i).
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