ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Use only D
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOTE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
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handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the battery release button
battery pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some D
WALT battery packs include a fuel gauge which
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consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button
. A combination of the three green LED lights will
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illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOTE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end‑user application.
Changing Blades
To Install the Blade (Fig. A, C)
WARNING: Remove battery before service, adjustment,
installing or removing accessories.
1. Place inner clamp washer
2. Retract the lower blade guard
spindle against the inner clamp washer, making sure that
the blade will rotate in the proper direction (the direction
of the rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth must
point in the same direction as the direction of rotation arrow
on the lower blade guard). Do not assume that the printing
on the blade will always be facing you when properly
installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to install
the blade, check the condition and operation of the lower
blade guard to assure that it is working properly. Make sure
it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other
part, in all angles and depths of cut.
WALT battery packs and chargers.
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is fully charged.
with the rails inside the tool's
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and firmly pull the
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on saw spindle
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properly.
and place blade on saw
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3. Place outer clamp washer
flat surface against the blade with beveled side facing out.
4. Thread blade clamping screw
hand (screw has left‑hand threads and must be turned
counterclockwise to tighten).
5. Depress the blade lock button
spindle with the hex key
and the blade stops rotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the
blade wrench.
nOTE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running, or
engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the saw on
while the blade lock is engaged. Serious damage to your saw
will result.
To Replace the Blade (Fig. A, C)
WARNING: Remove battery before service, adjustment,
installing or removing accessories.
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw
lock button
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and turn the saw spindle with the hex
key
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until the blade lock engages and the blade stops
rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade
clamping screw clockwise with the hex key (screw has
left‑hand threads and must be turned clockwise to loosen).
2. Remove the blade clamping screw
washer
only. Remove old blade.
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3. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the
guard or clamp washer area and check the condition and
operation of the lower blade guard as previously outlined.
Do not lubricate this area.
4. Select the proper blade for the application (see Blades).
Always use blades that are the correct size (diameter)
with the proper size and shape center hole for mounting
on the saw spindle. Always assure that the maximum
recommended speed (rpm) on the saw blade meets or
exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw.
5. Follow steps 2 through 6 under To Install the Blade, making
sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction.
Lower Blade Guard
WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety feature
which reduces the risk of serious personal injury.
Never use the saw if the lower blade guard is
missing, damaged, misassembled or not working
properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard to
protect you under all circumstances. Your safety
depends on following all warnings and precautions
as well as proper operation of the saw. Check lower
blade guard for proper closing before each use as
outlined in Further safety Instructions for all saws.
If the lower blade guard is missing or not working
properly, have the saw serviced before using.
To assure product safety and reliability, repair,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed
by an authorized service center or other qualified
service organization, always using identical
replacement parts.
EngLIsh
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on saw spindle with the large
into saw spindle by
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while turning the saw
until the blade lock engages
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, depress the blade
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and outer clamp
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