Slowly allow the front handle to rise until the saw locks
in the blade change position. In this position, the saw
cannot be lowered or raised.
Place the saw on its side with the spindle facing up.
Depress and hold the spindle lock button and remove
the blade screw and outer blade washer.
NOTE: Turn the blade screw counterclockwise to remove.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always
allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging
spindle lock.
NOTE: Do not run the saw with spindle lock engaged.
Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner blade washer and outer
blade washer where they contact the blade.
WARNING:
If inner blade washer has been removed, replace it before
placing blade on spindle. Failure to do so could cause an
accident since blade will not tighten properly.
Fit the blade inside the slot in the base and onto the
spindle.
Replace the outer blade washer.
Depress and hold the spindle lock button, then replace
the blade screw. Tighten the blade screw securely by
turning it clockwise.
Return the blade wrench to the storage area.
Place the saw in the upright position and move the plunge
depth control lever to the scoring or plunge cut position
before attempting a cut.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the outer
blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
REMOVING THE BLADE
See Figures 1 - 4, page 18.
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
NOTE: Two wrenches are included with the saw, a small
one for the track and a large one for the blade.
Place the plunge depth control lever in the blade change
position.
Lock the saw in the blade change position as previously
described.
NOTE: When the saw is lowered into the blade change
position, a portion of the blade and riving knife extend
beyond the base. Ensure the saw is positioned to provide
adequate clearance before putting it in the blade change
position.
ASSEMBLY
Position the saw on its side as shown, depress the spindle
lock button, and remove the blade screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the outer blade washer.
Carefully push the back of the blade up and off of the
spindle.
Remove the blade by sliding it out of the slot in the base.
INSTALL/REMOVE THE RIVING KNIFE
See Figure 5, page 19.
WARNING:
Only remove the riving knife for non-through cuts and
pocket cuts. Removing the riving knife for any other cuts
may result in kickback and possible serious personal
injury.
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
NOTE: Two wrenches are included with the saw, a small
one for the track and a large one for the blade.
Place the plunge depth control lever in the blade change
position.
Lock the saw in the blade change position as previously
described.
Locate the screw inside the hole at the back of the blade
cover.
Insert the blade wrench into the hole and loosen several
turns but do not remove the screw by turning it in a
counterclockwise direction.
Slide the riving knive inside the guard and carefully align
the slot in the knife with the stud inside the blade guard.
NOTE: Insert the riving knive completely into the guard
until it stops to make sure it is securely in position.
NOTE: When correctly installed, the riving knife should
be 5 mm from the blade. If necessary, loosen the screw
and reposition the riving knife.
Tighten the screw securely by turning it clockwise.
Return the blade wrench to the storage area.
Place the saw in the upright position and move the plunge
depth control lever to the scoring or plunge cut position
before attempting a cut.
To remove the riving knife:
Remove the battery pack from the saw.
Remove the blade wrench from the storage area.
Loosen but do not remove the screw by turning it in a
counterclockwise direction.
Remove the riving knife.
Tighten the screw securely by turning it clockwise.
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