TO INSTALL/TENSION PIN TYPE

BLADES:

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN
SWITCH ='OFF", REMOVE KEY AND REMOVE
PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE
REMOVING OR INSTALLING SAWBLADE,
t Locate two (2) blade holders among loose parts
2 Blade clips and set screws are not needed in
blade holders with pin type blades; they can be
stored in base of unit. If previously installed there
is no need to remove clips and screws, but set
screws should be securely tightened in holders
3 Place each blade holder in upper and lower arm
cap ends (with pin-blade slot closest to table) by
pulling retainer clips up and aligning notches in
blade holders with slot in cap Position pin-blade
slot towards table and front of saw for easy
access
4 Locate two (2) blade holder keys among loose
parts.
5 Position one key over top holder, and one key
under bottom holder to secure holders while
installing blade.
6 Install (pin type) blade first in lower blade holder,
then in upper blade holder by sliding pin into pin =
Made slot
BLADE
HOLDER
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PIN-BLADE
SLOT
UPPER ARM
END CAP
BLADE HOLDER
KEY
BLADE HOLDER
7, Apply tension by turning tension knob clockwise
BY HAND until tight (5 full revolutions with a
wide blade; up to 7full revolutions with anarrow
blade) DO NOT use any type of mechanical
device or tool on tension knob (See:
TENSIONING THE BLADE),
8, Remove blade holder keys from upper and lower
blade holders and store keys for future use
TO REMOVE PLAIN-END OR
PIN TYPE BLADES
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN
SWITCH "OFF", REMOVE KEY AND REMOVE
PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE
REMOVING OR INSTALLING SAWBLADE.
Remove table insert by pushing gently upward at
back of insert and pulling back of insert up to
release front insert tab Move insert backward to
clear blade from insert slot PUSH BACK END
OF INSERT UP FIRST
2 Release tension knob by turning counter
clockwise until blade assembly is loose
NOTE: Do not turn knob beyond point where blade
loosens because the knob could disengage if
turning continues tf knob is turned too far and
disengages from rod, slowly tilt up on outer end of
upper arm to expose threaded rod Carefully
engage flat washer and knob on rod, and tighten
knob
TENSION KNOB,_- --_ -
THREADED ROD__R _ l
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