Installing Or Removing A Blade - Evolution RAGE3-S Instructions D'origine

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iNSTALLiNG or REMOViNG a BLADE

WARNiNG: Only carry out this operation with the machine
disconnected from the mains supply.
WARNiNG: Only use genuine Evolution blades or those blades
specifically recommended by Evolution Power Tools and which
are designed for this machine. Ensure that the maximum speed
of the blade is higher than the speed of the motor.
Note: It is recommended that the operator considers wearing
protective gloves when handling the blade during installation
or when changing the blade.
• Ensure the Cutting Head is in its upper position.
• Rotate the retractable lower blade guard (Fig. 38a) up and
into the upper blade guard. (Fig. 38b).
• Press & keep pressed the black arbor lock button to lock
the arbor. (Fig. 39)
• Using the supplied Hex Key, release the arbor screw and
remove the washer and outer-blade flange and the blade
from the arbor. (Fig. 40a).
Note: The arbor screw has a LH thread. Turn clockwise
to loosen. Turn counterclockwise to tighten.
• Ensure that the blade and blade flanges are clean and free
from any contamination.
• The inner-blade flange should be left in place (except
for North American models supplied with the silver
dual-sided inner-flange), but if it is removed for
cleaning it must be replaced the same way round
as it was removed from the machine.
• Install the new blade. Make sure the rotation arrow on the blade
matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard.
Note: The blade teeth should always point downward
at the front of the saw.
• Install the outer blade flange, washer and arbor screw.
• Lock the arbor and tighten the arbor screw using moderate
force, but do not overtighten.
• Ensure the Hex Key is removed and the arbor lock has
released before operating.
• Ensure the blade guard is fully functional before using
the machine.
Note: Blade Bore Reducing Inserts should only be used
in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
Fig. 40a
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