NOTE
○ If the spindle lock cannot be easily pressed in to lock
the spindle, turn the 8 mm bolt with 13 mm wrench
(standard accessory) while applying pressure on the
spindle lock.
The saw blade spindle is locked when the spindle lock
is pressed inward.
○ Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their
position and direction they face. Wipe the washer (B)
clean from any sawdust before installing a new blade.
Lower guard
Fig. 49-a
Spindle lock
Fig. 49-b
8 mm bolt
Fig. 49-c
Cover plate
screw
Cover plate
Washer (B)
Blade end
spanner
Blade
Washer (B)
8 mm bolt
Fig. 49-d
WARNING
When mounting the saw blade, confi rm that the
rotation indicator mark on the saw blade and the
rotation direction of the lower guard (see Fig. 2)
are properly matched.
CAUTION
● Confi rm that the spindle lock has returned to the
retract position after installing or removing the
saw blade.
● Tighten the 8 mm bolt so it does not come loose
during operation.
Confi rm the 8 mm bolt has been properly
tightened before the power tool is started.
2. Mounting the saw blade
WARNING
Unplug the mitre saw before changing/installing
the blade.
(1) Select a 10" (255mm) blade, making sure the rotation
arrow on the blade matches the clockwise rotation
arrow on the lower guard, and the blade teeth are
pointing downward.
(2) Place the blade, washer (B) against the blade. Thread
the 8 mm bolt in a counterclockwise direction.
NOTE
Make sure the fl ats of the blade collars are engaged
with the fl ats on the arbour shaft. Also, the fl at side of
the blade collar must be placed against the blade.
(3) Place the blade spanner on the 8 mm bolt.
(4) Press the spindle lock, holding it in fi rmly while turning
the blade counterclockwise. When it engages,
continue to press the spindle lock in, while tightening
the 8 mm bolt securely.
(5) Replace the cover plate screw and tighten with a
Phillips screwdriver.
(6) Rotate the cover plate and lower guard back to its
original position.
English
Washer (A)
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