ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Your tool should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, performing maintenance, or when not in use. Disconnecting your tool will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.
WARNING:
ATTACHING BLADE
See Figures 2 and 3.
Follow these directions to attach the blade.
■UNPLUG YOUR CIRCULAR SAW.
WARNING:
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing serious injury.
■Remove wrench from storage area.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock.
■Depress spindle lock button.
■Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise with the wrench.
■Remove spring washer and outer washer (“D” washer).
■Wipe a drop of oil onto inner washer and outer washer ("D" washer) where they contact blade.
WARNING:
If inner washer has been removed, replace it before placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten properly.
SPINDLE
BLADE
OUTER
WASHER
(“D”
WASHER)
INNER
WASHER
BLADE
SPRING SCREW
WASHER
Fig. 2
■Fit saw blade inside lower blade guard and onto spindle.
NOTE: The saw teeth point upward at the front of the saw as shown.
■Replace “D” washer and spring washer.
NOTE: "Cupped" side of spring washer goes against “D” washer.
OUTER WASHER
(“D” WASHER)
CUPPED SIDE OF | OUTSIDE OF SPRING |
SPRING WASHER | WASHER |
Fig. 3
■Depress spindle lock and replace blade screw.
■Tighten blade screw securely by turning it clockwise with the wrench.
■Return wrench to storage area.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the "D" washer to engage with the flat on the spindle.
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