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Assembly

ATTACHING THE BLADE

!Disconnect the plug from the power source before makingWARNINGany assembly, adjustments or

changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

1. Turn BLADE STUD with wrench provided counter-clockwise and remove BLADE STUD and OUTER WASHER (Fig. 2). If the shaft moves while attempting to loosen the blade stud, strike the wrench counter-clockwise to jar BLADE STUD loose.

2. Retract the lower guard all the way up into the upper guard. While retracting the lower guard, check operation and condition of the

LOWER GUARD SPRING.

3. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the blade point in the same direction as the arrow on the lower guard.

4. Slide blade through slot in the foot and mount it against the INNER WASHER on the shaft. Be sure the large diameter of the OUTER washer lays flush against the blade.

5. Reinstall OUTER WASHER and tighten BLADE STUD finger tight. To lock shaft hold the saw securely by the upper guard with blade teeth imbedded in scrap wood and TIGHTEN BLADE STUD 1/8 TURN (45°)

WITH THE WRENCH PROVIDED.

Do not use wrenches with longer handles, since it may lead to over tightening of the blade

stud. VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH

This clutching action is provided by the friction of the OUTER WASHER against the BLADE and permits the blade shaft to turn when the blade encounters excessive resistance. When the BLADE STUD is properly tightened (as described in No. 5 of Attaching The Blade), the blade will slip when it encounters excessive resistance, thus reducing saw’s tendency to

KICKBACK.

One setting may not be sufficient for cutting all materials. If excessive blade slippage occurs, tighten the blade stud a fraction of a turn more (less than 1/8 turn). OVERTIGHTENING THE BLADE STUD NULLIFIES THE EFFECTIVE- NESS OF THE CLUTCH.

FIG. 2

UPPER GUARD

LOWER GUARD

SPRING

OUTER WASHER

Large Diameter

Faces Blade

BLADE

STUD

Tighten

Loosen

LOWER

GUARD

BLADE SHAFT

INNER WASHER

Large Diameter

Faces Blade

BLADE

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