Manual

Assembly

Removal and Installation

of the Blade

r !-v&vl'-_`i_ll_[ell Disconnect plug from power source

before performing any assembly, adjustment or repair to

avoid possible injury.

Note: Clean blade of any excess oil before installation.

1. Rotate the lower guard 1 by hand. Loosen, but do not

remove, the cover plate screw 2 using a Phillips or

straight screwdriver (Figure 2).

2. Rotate the cover plate 3 counterclockwise so the blade

bolt 4 is exposed (Figure 2).

3. Press and hold the arbor lock. Use the blade wrench to

remove the blade screw by turning wrench clockwise.

NOTE: The blade screw has a left hand thread.

Remove the blade bolt 4, outer washer 5 and the blade 6.

Inner washer 7 does not need to be removed (Figure 3).

To install the 12" blade, fit blade between the chip

deflectors 8 and onto the inner washer shoulder 9

(Figure 3 & 4). NOTE: Make sure the rotation arrow on

the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the

lower guard.

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I II'!_l'vivl'-_r'l#ll#[€'ll To avoid injury, do not use a blade

larger or smaller than 12" diameter and 1" arbor.

6. Replace the outer washer 5 in the proper orientation,

and tighten blade bolt 4 finger tight. Press the arbor lock

and tighten blade bolt 4 securely, but do not overtighten.

7. Rotate cover plate 3 clockwise to original position.

Tighten the screw 2.

I II'!_l'vivl'-_r'l#ll#[€'ll Never use saw without cover plate

securely in place. Lower guard will not function properly.

8. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns

freely.

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BFv_ # l-],_tl,_r=.-!i[ ; _=VAV.=_..=.=,,==.=- After installing a new blade, lower

the blade into the table slot and check for any contact with

the base or turn table structure. If blade contacts table, seek

authorized service.

Cutting Kerr Inserts

NOTE: New inserts need to be cut initially to provide blade

clearance. This should be done by carefully making a straight

cut through the insert.

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