Loosen
Dust Guide
8 mm hex. bar
wrench
Saw Blade
10 mm bolt
Washer (B)
(3) Lift the lower guard and mount the saw blade.
WARNING
When mounting the saw blade, confirm that the
rotation indicator mark on the saw blade and the
rotation direction of the gear case (see Fig. 2)
are properly matched.
(4) Thoroughly clean washer (B) and the 10 mm bolt, and
install them onto the saw blade spindle.
NOTE
When replacing the saw blade, be sure to thoroughly
clean off any chips adhering to the washer (A) before
installing the new saw blade. Be sure to install the
washers (A) and (B) in the correct direction.
(Fig. 48-c)
(5) Press in the spindle lock and tighten the 10 mm bolt
by turning it to the left by 8 mm hex. bar wrench
(Standard accessory) as indicated in Fig. 48-b.
WARNING
Tighten the 10 mm bolt so it does not come loose
during operation.
Confirm the 10 mm bolt has been properly
tightened before the power tool is started.
Washer (B)
10 mm bolt
Tighten
Fig. 48-b
Washer (A)
Fig. 48-c
CAUTION
● A dust guide is installed inside behind the hinge.
When removing or installing the saw blade, do
not make contact with the dust guide. Contact
may break or chip saw blade tips. (Fig. 48-b)
● Confirm that the spindle lock has returned to the
retract position after installing or removing the
saw blade.
2. Dismounting the saw blade
Dismount the saw blade by reversing the mounting
procedures described in paragraph 1 above.
The saw blade can easily be removed after lifting the
lower guard.
CAUTION
Never attempt to install saw blades larger than
12" (305 mm) in diameter. Always install saw
blades that are 11-9/16" (293 mm) to 12"
(305 mm).
NOTE
After using the 8 mm hex. bar wrench, store it in your
tool box not to lose it.
TRANSPORTATION OF THE MAIN BODY
WARNING
To avoid an accident or personal injury, always
confirm that the trigger switch is turned OFF and
the power plug has been disconnected from the
receptacle before transportation of the main
body.
The vice assembly could be dropped during
transportation. Either remove the assembly or slip a piece
of wood between the vice to firmly secure it. (Fig. 50)
Head
Slide Securing Knob
Hinge
English
Holder (A)
Fig. 49
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