To Install the Battery Pack into the
Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack
handle (Fig. D).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly
seated in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap
into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from
the Tool
1. Press the release button
pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Changing Blades
To Install the Blade (Fig. A, F, G)
1. Remove the battery.
2. Using the lower guard retracting lever
lower blade guard
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against the inner clamp washer
the blade will rotate in the proper direction (the direction
of the rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth
must point in the same direction as the direction of
rotation arrow on the saw). Do not assume that the
printing on the blade will always be facing you when
properly installed. When retracting the lower blade guard
to install the blade, check the condition and operation
of the lower blade guard to assure that it is working
properly. Make sure it moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths
of cut.
3. Place outer clamp washer
beveled edge facing out. Make sure the 30 mm diameter
on the blade side of the clamp fits into the 30 mm hole in
the saw blade to ensure centering of the blade.
4. Thread the blade clamping screw
spindle by hand (screw has right-hand threads and must
be turned clockwise to tighten).
5. Depress the blade lock
with the blade wrench
battery compartment, until the blade lock engages and
the blade stops rotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the
blade wrench.
NOTICE: Never engage the blade lock while
saw is running, or engage in an effort to stop the
tool. Never turn the saw on while the blade lock is
engaged. Serious damage to your saw will result.
To Replace the Blade (Fig. A, F, G)
1. Remove the battery.
2. To loosen the blade clamping screw
blade lock
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and turn the saw spindle with the
blade wrench
32
, stored underneath the battery
compartment, until the blade lock engages and the
blade stops rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn
the blade clamping screw counterclockwise with the
3
with the rails inside the tool's
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and firmly pull the battery
6
, retract the
and place blade on saw spindle
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, making sure that
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on saw spindle with the
8
onto the saw
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while turning the saw spindle
32
stored underneath the
8
, depress the
blade wrench (screw has right-hand threads and must be
turned counterclockwise to loosen).
3. Remove the blade clamping screw
washer
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. Remove old blade.
4. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the
guard or clamp washer area and check the condition
and operation of the lower blade guard as previously
outlined. Do not lubricate this area.
5. Select the proper blade for the application (refer
to Blades). Always use blades that are the correct
size (diameter) with the proper size and shape center
hole for mounting on the saw spindle. Always assure that
the maximum recommended speed (rpm) on the saw
blade meets or exceeds the speed (rpm) of the saw.
6. Follow steps 1 through 5 under To Install the
Blade, making sure that the blade will rotate in the
proper direction.
Lower Blade Guard
WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety
feature that reduces the risk of serious personal
injury. Never use the saw if the lower guard is
missing, damaged, misassembled or not working
properly. Do not rely on the lower blade guard
to protect you under all circumstances. Your
safety depends on following all warnings and
precautions as well as proper operation of the
saw. Check the lower blade guard for proper
closing before each use. If the lower blade guard
is missing or not working properly, have the
saw serviced before using. To assure product
safety and reliability, repair, maintenance
and adjustment should be performed by an
authorized service center or other qualified
service organization, always using identical
replacement parts.
Checking the Lower Guard (Fig. A)
1. Turn tool off and disconnect from power supply.
2. Rotate the lower guard retracting lever
closed position to the fully open position.
3. Release the lever and observe the guard
fully closed position.
The tool should be serviced by a qualified service center if it:
•
fails to return to the fully closed position,
•
moves intermittently or slowly, or
•
contacts the blade or any part of the tool in all angles
and depth of cut.
Blades
WARNING: To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
use eye protection. Carbide is a hard but brittle
material. Foreign objects in the workpiece such as wire
or nails can cause tips to crack or break. Only operate
saw when proper saw blade guard is in place. Mount
blade securely in proper rotation before using, and
always use a clean, sharp blade.
WARNING: Do not cut metal, plastic, concrete,
masonry or fiber cement materials with this saw.
English
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and outer clamp
6
from the fully
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return to the
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