Instruction manual
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GETTING STARTED
WARNING: Always disconnect the saw from the 
power source before making adjustments.
Refer to the “Service Parts Diagram”. Install a blade 
as detailed in the “Installing or Removing a Blade” 
section. 
WARNING: Never start the saw with the cutting 
edge of the saw blade in contact with the workpiece 
surface. Do not retract blade guard manually. Guard 
retracts automatically.
This saw is equipped with an approved cord and 
plug for its intended Country of use. Do not alter or 
modify the power cord.
Installing or Removing a Blade
WARNING: Only use genuine Evolution blades 
which are designed for this machine. Ensure that 
the maximum speed of the blade is compatible with 
the machine. Only perform this operation with the 
machine disconnected from the power supply.
Note: It is recommended that the operator 
considers wearing protective gloves when handling 
the blade during installation or when changing the 
machines blade.
1. Place saw on a level, secure surface.
2. Remove the chip collector from the machine by 
undoing the (2) large thumb screws. (Fig. 1)
Note: The chip collector thumb screws are ‘captive’ 
and cannot be removed from the machine.
3. Lock the machine arbor by engaging the arbor 
lock. (Fig. 2)
4. Using the supplied Allen Key loosen and remove 
the arbor socket headed screw and outer blade 
drive ange. (Fig. 3)
5. Remove the saw blade.
6. Thoroughly clean inner and outer blade drive 
anges  and  blade  mounting  surface  before 
installing a new blade.
7. Ensure that the direction of rotation arrows 
printed on the blade, match the direction of rotation 
arrow found on the chip collection cover. (Fig. 4)
8.  Reinstall the  outer drive  ange and  the arbor 
socket headed screw.
9. Engage the arbor lock and tighten the arbor 
socket headed screw securely using the Allen key. 
Note : The socket headed arbor screw has a RH 
thread.
GETTING STARTED
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FIG 1
FIG 2
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