Installation Instructions

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MAINTENANCE
4. Lift and hold the lower blade guard up,
and rotate the arbor guard to expose
the arbor screw.(Fig. 39)
5. Press and hold the spindle-lock button,
and rotate the blade at the same time
until it locks into position.
6. Use the blade wrench (included) to turn
the arbor screw clockwise,
and then remove the arbor screw.
7. Remove the outer ange and the blade.
Wipe the anges and spindle to remove
any dust and debris.
INSTALLING THE BLADE
IMPORTANT: Do not use thin-kerf blades.
Thin-kerf blades can deect and contact the
guard, which can cause injury to the operator.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Ensure that the inner ange is properly
installed.
3. Match the arrow on the blade with the
arrow on the upper blade guard. Make
sure the teeth of the blade are pointing
downward. Install the selected blade by
sliding the blade into the upper blade
guard and then placing the blade in
position.
4. Install the outer ange.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the at side of the
ange is placed against the blade.
FIG. 40
5. Press and hold the spindle-lock button,
and use the wrench (included) to turn the
arbor screw counter-clockwise until the
lock engages. Securely tighten the arbor
screw.
6. Rotate the arbor guard into position,
and use the screwdriver to
securely tighten the arbor
guard screw by turning
it clockwise. Remove the wrench, and
store it in a safe place.
7. Make sure the spindle-lock button is
released so that the blade will rotate
freely.
8. Lower the saw head, and check the
clearance between the blade and the
miter table. The blade should rotate
freely.
Arbor Screw
Outer Flange
Blade
Inner Flange
Arbor guard
Spindle button