INSTALLING THE BLADE
Disconnect the tool from the power source!
Avoid contact with the blade teeth to prevent personal injury.
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).
Fig. 4
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Fig. 5
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
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.
TELESCOPING GUARD
The telescoping guard (A) Fig. 3 is a safety device important for your protection. Every time you use the saw, verify that the telescoping guard rotates freely and returns quickly and completely to its closed position. At least once a month, remove any accumulated debris (sawdust, pitch, etc.) from the area around the hub (B) of the telescoping guard. DO NOT LUBRICATE THIS AREA. The hub has a dry film lubricated surface that does not need oiling. DO NOT block or wedge the telescoping guard in the open position.
DO NOT use your saw if the telescoping guard is not in working order. If telescoping guard movement is sluggish or binding exists, return the saw to your nearest AUTHORIZED PORTER-
CABLE SERVICE STATION or
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