MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Always disconnect the tool from power source before
making any adjustments, storing, servicing, or changing accessories.
Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
NOTE:
Routine maintenance operations which can be performed by the user
are described below.
Have the machine repaired by expert personnel only. This machine
complies with all the relevant safety prescriptions. Repairs to the
machine must be carried out by skilled personnel only using original
spare parts. Failure to observe this recommendation could jeopardize
user safety.
REPLACING THE SAW BLADE
WARNING! Wear protective gloves for this task.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
A Phillips #2 screwdriver is needed to replace the blade.
● Check the compatibility of any used blade
NOTE: Cutting with used blades is not recommended.
● However, in the case of necessity, check that the blade is intact and
shows no signs of wear.
● Check the compatibility of the NEW blade
NOTE: The blade must be compatible with these technical
specifications:
• Standard dimensions:
1. Loosen the sliding guide lock knob (T, fig 7) and slide the blade guide
(D, fig 7) up to the travel stop in the direction shown in the figure.
2. Remove the back safety guard (U, fig 7) by unfastening the screws
holding it.
WARNING! When the safety guard is opened, the blade may be under
tension and jump out.
3. Turn the handwheel (B, fig 7) counter-clockwise to lower the tension and
ease removal of the blade.
4. First extract the blade from the pulleys and then from the blade guide
bearings.
5. Remove any swarf (work process debris) using a small brush.
6. Install the new blade.
7. Make sure, by means of a visual inspection, that the blade is installed
with the teeth pointing in the direction indicated by the arrow marked on
the machine.
8. Replace the back safety guard (U, fig 7) by re-inserting and tightening
the fixing screws.
9. Turn the handwheel (B, fig 7) clockwise up to the travel stop.
BLADE RUN-IN
WARNING! To get optimum performance from your blade, carry out
the running-in procedure.
● Carry out three cuts, putting only a light pressure on the workpiece.
52-1/2 x 1/2 x 0.025 in.
(1335 mm x 12.7 mm x 0.64 mm)
B
T
D
U
fig 7
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