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SAW BLADE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
WARNING:
* To prevent an accident or personal injury, always turn off the trigger
* If the 8 mm bolts are attached or detached using tools other than the
1.
Dismounting the blade (Fig. 37-a, Fig. 37-b, Fig. 37-c and Fig. 37-d)
(1)
Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
(2) Raise the cutting head to the upright position.
(3) Raise the lower guard to the uppermost position.
(4)
While holding the lower guard, loosen the cover plate screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
(5) Rotate the cover plate (A) to expose the 8 mm bolt.
(6) Place the 6 mm hex. bar wrench over the 8 mm bolt.
(7) Locate the spindle lock on the motor.
(8) Press the spindle lock, holding it in fi rmly while turning the blade clockwise. The
spindle lock will then engage and lock the arbor. Continue to hold the spindle lock,
while turning the 6 mm hex. bar wrench clockwise to loosen the 8 mm bolt.
(9) Remove the 8 mm bolt, washer (B) and the blade. Do not remove the washer (A).
NOTE:
If the spindle lock cannot be easily pressed in to lock the spindle, turn the
8 mm bolt with 6 mm hex. bar wrench (standard accessory) while applying
pressure on the spindle lock.
The saw blade spindle is locked when the spindle lock is pressed inward.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their position and direction
they face. Wipe the washer (B) clean from any sawdust before installing a
new blade.
Lower guard
Gear case
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switch and disconnect the power plug from the receptacle before
removing or installing a saw blade.
If cutting work is done in a state where the 8 mm bolt is not suffi ciently
tightened, the 8 mm bolt can get loose, the blade can come off , and
the lower guard can get damaged, resulting in injuries.
Also, check that the 8 mm bolts are properly tightened before
plugging the power plug into the receptacle.
6 mm hex. bar wrench (standard accessory), excessive or improperly
tightening occurs, resulting in injury.
Cover plate screw
Cover plate (A)
Fig. 37-a
Spindle lock
Fig. 37-b