Manual

4.Removetheblade(1),from theupper (4) and lower
bladeholders(8) by pullingforward and liftingthe blade
throughthe access hole(10) in thetable (11). (Fig. I)
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PIN-END BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
To preventpersonalinjury, alwaysturnthesaw OFF and
disconnecttheplugfrom sourcebeforechangingblades
or makingadjustments.
Pin-end type blades are thicker for stability and for faster
assembly. These blades are required for faster cutting of
material 3/4" thickness or greater. Also, use whenever
less precision or thicker kerf cutting is acceptable.
Note: When installingpin-end blades, the set screws
located on the upperand lower bladeholdersshouldnot
beover or undertightened.The slotmustbe slightly
widerthanthe thicknessofthe blade.After theblade is
installed,the bladetension mechanismwill keep the
pin-endin place.
PIN-END BLADE REMOVAL (FIG. J, K)
1. To remove the blade (1), loosen the tension by lifting
up the quick release tension lever (2) (Fig, J)
Fig. J
PLAIN-END BLADE INSTALLATION (FIG. F, G, H, I)
CAUTION: In order to avoiduncontrollable lifting of the
workpiece, the teeth of the blade should ALWAYS point
downward.
1. Install the blade (1) through the access hole (10) in
the table (11) with teeth pointing down.
2. Insert the new blade (1) into the lower blade holder
slot (13), then tighten the hex set screw (8). (Fig. I)
3. Tilt the table to the 0°bevel setting and lock the
bevel knob (7). (Fig. H)
4. Insert the other end of the blade into the upper blade
holder slot (12) and then tighten the quick release
knob (2) (Fig. G).
Note: Apply slight downward pressure against the
upper blade arm (7) when installing the blade into the
upper blade holder. (Fig. K)
5 Tighten the tension on the blade (1) by turning the
quick release lever (2) clockwise. Push the lock lever
downward. Check the tension on the blade. If too
loose, turn lever clockwise; do not make too tight or
blade will easily break in use. (Fig. F)
Note: The quick release lever handle must always be
clown to make the tension adjustments. Release the
quick release lever upward only during blade
changing operations If the blade is over-tightened,
the lever is difficult to lower
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Remove the blade (1) from the upper (3) and lower (4)
blade holder by pulling it forward to release, then lift
the blade through the access hole (5). (Fig. K)
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Tilt the table (6) to a 45 angle and lock the bevel
lock knob to view lower blade holder (4). (Fig. K)
Note: Appiy slight downward pressure on the upper
blade arm (7) of the saw when removing the blade
from the upper blade holder.
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