-24- g0651/g0652 10" extreme series table saws
Saw Blade
review this section, even if your saw blade came
pre-installed.
To install the blade:
1. disConneCt the saW From poWer!
2. put on heavy leather gloves.
3. remove the table insert, blade guard, and
splitter–if previously installed.
4. use the arbor wrenches to loosen and remove
the arbor nut, flange, and blade.
Note: The arbor nut has right hand threads;
turn it counterclockwise to loosen.
5. slide the blade over the arbor with the teeth
facing the front of the saw, as shown in
figure 23.
The saw blade is extremely sharp. use extra
care when handling the blade or working
near it. Serious injury is possible.
6. re-install the arbor flange and the arbor nut,
and tighten them against the blade with the
wrenches included with the saw. do not
overtighten.
figure 23. Correct blade direction.
Front of saw
teeth direction
& Blade rotation
5. insert the splitter into the bracket slot, and
tighten the hex bolt to lock the splitter.
6. lift up on the splitter pawls and install the
table insert (see Table Insert, page 25).
figure 24. Blade guard and splitter installed.
Blade Guard and Splitter
you must install the blade guard and splitter
before operating the table saw.
To install the blade guard:
1. disConneCt the saW From poWer!
2. put on heavy leather gloves.
3. raise the blade up all the way.
4. using an arbor wrench, loosen the hex bolt
shown in figure 24.
Bracket
pawls
hex Bolt
splitter