Changing The Blade - PEUGEOT Energysaw-305DB Manuel D'utilisation

The life of the brushes is variable. It depends on the workload of the motor. Check the brushes after every 50 hours of use if
the tool is new or after a new set of brushes is installed.
After the first check, inspect the brushes after every 10 hours of use until they need to be replaced.
The brush holders Fig.22 are located inside the motor housing. Replace both brushes if the carbon on one brush is worn and
is only 5 mm long, or if a spring or a wire is burnt or damaged. If the brushes are still good for use, put them back in their
initial position.
To do so, proceed as follows:
1. With a screwdriver, loosen and remove the two Philips head screws that hold the motor casing with a screwdriver.
2. Once the motor casing is removed, you can take off the carbon brushes (B) fig.22. Lower the retaining spring (A), discon-
nect the wire (C) from the brush.
3. Remove each carbon brush (B). Check them and replace if needed. Replace both brushes even if only one of them is worn.
N.B.: After checking the brushes, ensure that they are put back in the same position as before if you do not replace them.
4. Put the carbon brushes back in the motor. Correctly put back the retaining springs.
5. Start the saw and let it run for about 5 to 10 minutes to break in the brushes. If the carbon brushes are not fitted properly,
the cut-out will not operate correctly and the motor may be damaged. The motor may spark slightly while the brushes are
being broken in. This is perfectly normal with new carbon brushes.
Warning: While using electric tools, always follow the
basic safety rules in order to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury. Read all these instructions ca-
refully before using the product and keep these instruc-
tions for future reference.

6. CHANGING THE BLADE

Replace the blade immediately if you observe any sign of damage or any anomaly.
Blunt and worn saw blades can lead to serious injury and make the cutting work ineffective.
IMPORTANT !
-Before changing the saw blade, disconnect the power cord from the power socket. The power cord must be kept
disconnected every time you adjust or maintain the saw.
- To avoid injury due to the projection of debris, do not use blades with a diameter smaller or larger than 305 mm.
- Do not use dull blades. This may be hazardous.
- Use only blades designed for cross cutting. While using carbide-tipped blades, make sure their cutting angle is zero
or negative. Do not use blades with deep gullets as they could bend and come in contact with the blade guard.
1. Raise the cutting arm of the saw.
2. Lift the lower blade guard (A) Fig.23 with one hand and with the other hand, unscrew the two screws (B) holding the blade
guard plate (C) and the lower blade guard against the upper blade guard (D).
3. Pull the plate and hold the blade guard down, then place the whole assembly on the table. This will allow you to access the
blade bolt Fig.25.
5. Remove the screw from the spindle using the key supplied (A) Fig.25.
NB: Turn the spindle screw clockwise to loosen and anticlockwise to tighten.
6. Remove the flange (C) from the outer spindle and take off the blade.
7. Clean the flanges before putting in the new saw blade. Only use blades with a 305 mm diameter. Check that the blade ro-
tation direction (arrow on the blade) matches that of the arrow on the upper blade guard. Make sure that the blade is behind
the flange.
8. Put a drop of oil on the inner and outer flange of the spindle.
9. Place the new saw blade on the spindle, making sure that the inner flange of the spindle has been installed.
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