Installing a Blade
(1)Make sure the switch is off and the engine is stopped.
(2)Wear gloves to protect your hands.
(3)Turn the unit over so the saw holder flange extending from the gear case is facing up.
(4)Using the small end of the plug wrench, loosen the bolt (turn clock- wise) and remove the bolt, bolt guard, and holder B.
(5)Slide the safety clip as shown in the illustration.
SHAFT BOLT
BOLT GUARD
HOLDER B
SAFETY CLIPS
HOLDER A
GEAR SHAFT
SAFETY CLIP
SAFETY CLIP
BLADE
HOLDER A
WARNING!
Never operate this machine without the safety clip in place.
(6)Fit the blade over the safety clip onto holder A. Then, slide the safety clip back to its original position.
WARNING!
The blade must fit flat against holderA. The blade’s mounting hole must be centered over the raised
boss of holder A.
(7)Put holder B and bolt guard back and at this time only finger tighten the bolt.
Make sure holder B is flat against the blade and the recess in holder B must face the blade and completely cover the safety clip.
(8)Rotate holder A until the hole in its skirt aligns with the hole in the gear case. Insert the hex wrench through both holes (to prevent the shaft from turning).
(9)Holding the hex wrench and blade with one hand, tighten the bolt (turn counterclockwise) securely using the hex socket end of the plug wrench.
(10)Remove the hex wrench.
WARNING!
Before operating, make sure the blade is securely mounted.
Turn the blade with your hand slightly and make sure the blade turns smoothly without wobbling.
WARNING!
The blade must fit flat. Make sure the direction of the arrow indicated on the blade corresponds with the arrow indicated on the cutting
attachment shield.
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