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REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE
WARNING:
● Use only a saw blade diameter in accordance
with the markings on the saw.
● Only use 7-1/4 in. diameter crosscut blades
on this saw. Do not use blades with deep
gullets. These can deect and contact
the guard, and can cause damage to the
machine and/or serious injury. To avoid injury
from an accidental start, make sure the
switch is in the OFF position and the plug is
not connected to the power source outlet.
NOTE: The miter saw comes with the saw
blade already installed.
● Make sure the blade is installed correctly and
is tight before operating.
REMOVING (FIG. 11, 12, 13)
● Unplug the saw from the outlet.
● Allow the miter saw cutting head to rise to
the upright position. Raise the lower blade
guard (1) to the up position. (Fig. 11)
● Loosen the cover plate screw (2) with the
cross end of the provided blade wrench (D).
NOTE: Do not remove this screw.
● Rotate the cover plate (3) upward to expose
the arbor bolt (4).
● Place the hex end of the blade wrench (D)
over the arbor bolt.
● Locate the arbor lock button (5) below the
miter saw switch handle. (Fig. 12)
● Press the arbor lock button, holding it in rmly
and turning the blade by hand clockwise until
the arbor lock engages. Continue to hold the
arbor lock button to keep it engaged, while
turning the wrench clockwise to loosen the
arbor bolt (4).
● Remove the arbor bolt (4), the outer blade
collar (6) and the blade (7). (Fig. 13)
WARNING: Do not remove the inner
blade collar (8). (Fig. 13)
NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed,
noting their position and direction they face. Wipe
the blade collar clean of any sawdust before
installing a new blade.
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