Porter-Cable 324MAG, 325MAG instruction manual Installing the Blade

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2.While pressing the arbor lock button, extend the lever on the Quik- Change blade clamp (A) Fig. 2 and turn it counter-clockwise.

3.Remove the Quik-Change blade clamp, release the arbor lock button, and remove the outer blade flange.

4.Retract the telescoping guard (A) Fig. 3 and remove the blade.

NOTE: DO NOT use wet lubricants on the Quik-Change blade clamp.

Verify that the Quick Change blade clamp lever is tight, and quickly returns to its closed position before connecting the tool to the power source. If it doesn’t return, clear the debris from the clamp. Visually inspect the blade clamp lever regularly to ensure that it is not extended during use.

INSTALLING THE BLADE

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

Avoid contact with the blade teeth to prevent personal injury.

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1.Remove any accumulated sawdust or other contaminates from the guards, from around the arbor, and from the blade clamp. Check the telescoping guard to ensure that it is in working order.

2.Clean the inner blade flange, retract the telescoping guard, and place the new blade on the arbor. Verify that the teeth point up at the front of the saw (Fig. 4).

3.Place the outer blade flange (A) Fig. 5 on the arbor with the smooth side against the blade. Mate the flats with those on the arbor.

4.Replace the Quik-Change blade clamp (A) Fig. 2 finger tight by turning it clockwise. Push in the arbor lock button (A) Fig.1, extend the lever on the Quik-Change blade clamp (A) Fig. 2, and hand-tighten the assembly securely. Release the arbor lock.

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