Removing Pin End Blades
1:UnP!ug=powercord from outlet and Checkthat switch is
ofL
2.Loosen tension on blade by turning tension knob coun-
terclockwise _ about three full turns.
3. Remove blade from the lower blade holder by pushing
down on the upper arm, releasing the blade/pin from
the lower blade holder. Remove blade fromthe upper
blade holder by slightly lifting up on the blade and pull-
ingforward.
Knob
Blade Change Rod
Upper
Blade Holder
"T" Wrench
II
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NOTE: Teeth pointing downward.
NOTE: Thesaw comes from the factory already setup
forpin end blades.
1. Pin End Blade Set Up: Insert the blade change rod
through the holeabove the upper blade holder. Use
the "T' handle wrench to loosen the hex socket screw
and clamp from the upper blade holder. Install the
Clamp so that the boss goes into the recess in the
blade holder: The "V" notcheSmust line up.
2.Tighten_he hex socket screw:
3_Repeat this prOcb_e_i:_n t_heIowgi_blade holder.
:4'iCheck that the tension knob is loose:
5!instal{ the blade throughlthe insert opening with the
teeth pointing down, Engage the pin into the "V" notch
of:the lower blade:holder:
6. Pullup on the blade and engage the upper pin in the
notch of the upper blade holder.
7. Carefully tighten the blade tension by turning the ten-
sion knob clockwise _ until you feel the slack in
the blade isremoved.
8. Check tosee that the pins are properly located in the
slots. Turn the tension knob an additional two full turns
clockwise. This amount of blade tension should do
well for most cutting operations and blades. The num-
ber of turns Will be approximately two fullturns. This
will vary depending on blade :thiCknessand blade type.
9. Make sure the blade is properly installed. Before apply-
Ing power, rotate the motor shaft by hand using a
screwdriver in the motor shaft slot as shown,
IWARNING: To avoid from thrown
injury objects,
remove the blade change rod and all tools from the
saw.
Lower
Blade Holder
ecess
%Blade Clamp Upper Blade Holder
Boss _)
"V"
Notches Recess
Blade Clamp Lower Blade Holder
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