Use and Care Guide

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
14. Blade Change
To Remove the Blade
WARNING
• Use protective gloves when removing or installing
the blade. Do not touch the blade teeth to avoid
injury.
a. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
b. Raise the saw arm.
c. Lift and hold the lower blade guard (Q); loosen
the screw xed on the blade-bolt screw guard
with the double ended wrench (4).
d. Rotate the blade-bolt guard to expose the blade
bolt.
e. Press and hold the spindle-lock button (S), and
rotate the saw blade (O) at the same time until it locks into position.
f.
Use the double ended blade wrench (4) to turn the blade bolt clockwise. Remove the blade
bolt.
g. Remove the outer ange and the blade. Wipe the blade anges and spindle to remove any
dust and debris.
To Install the Blade
a. Remove the battery pack from the saw.
b. Ensure that the inner ange is properly installed in the spindle.
c. Match the arrow on the saw blade (O) with the arrow on the upper blade guard (D). Make
sure that the teeth of the blade are pointing downward.
d. Fit the saw blade inside the blade guard and onto the spindle.
e. Install the outer ange.
WARNING
• Make sure that the at side of the outer ange is placed against the blade.
f. Press and hold the spindle-lock button (S), and use the double ended wrench (4) to turn
the blade bolt counter-clockwise until the lock engages. Securely tighten the blade bolt.
g. Rotate the blade-bolt guard into position, and use the double ended wrench to securely
tighten the screw by turning it clockwise. Store the double ended wrench safely: wrench
storage is provided in the miter saw base.
h. Make sure that the spindle-lock button is released so the blade will rotate freely.
i. Lower the saw arm, and check the clearance between the blade and the miter table. The
blade should rotate freely.
Blade Guard System
The lower blade guard (Q) on the saw is there for the operator’s protection and safety. Do not
alter it for any reason.
WARNING
• To avoid possible serious injury, never use the saw when the lower blade guard is not
operating correctly.
• Check the lower blade guard for correct operation before each use, it should move freely
and instantly returns to the closed position. If the lower blade guard does not snap closed at
any time, take it to a qualied service technician for repair.
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