Fig. D
3
Trigger Switch (Fig. E)
WARNING: This tool has no provision to lock the
trigger switch in the ON position and should never be
locked ON by any other means.
Fig. E
1
2
Release the trigger switch lock-off button
button as shown. Pull the trigger switch
on. Releasing the trigger switch turns the motor off.
Changing Blades (Fig. F, G)
To Install the Blade (Fig. F, G)
WARNING: Remove battery before service,
adjustment, installing or removing accessories.
1. Place inner clamp washer
large flat surface facing out toward the blade (Fig. F1, F1).
12
Fig. F1
11
6
16
15
8
2. Retract the lower blade guard
spindle against the inner clamp washer, making sure
that the blade will rotate in the proper direction (the
13
1
by pressing the
to turn the motor
2
15
on saw spindle with the
7
7
and place blade on saw
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 lower blade guard). 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.
Fig. F2
8
16
8
3. Place outer clamp washer
large flat surface against the blade with beveled side
facing out.
4. Thread blade clamping screw
hand (screw has left-hand threads and must be turned
counterclockwise to tighten).
5. Depress the blade lock button
spindle with the blade wrench
engages and the blade stops rotating (Fig. G).
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the
blade wrench.
nOTE: 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. F, G)
WARNING: Remove battery before service,
adjustment, installing or removing accessories.
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw
blade lock button
11
and turn the saw spindle with
the blade wrench
14
until the blade lock engages and
the blade stops rotating. With the blade lock engaged,
turn the blade clamping screw clockwise with the blade
wrench (screw has left-hand threads and must be turned
clockwise to loosen).
English
15
SPINDLE
16
15
BLADE
16
on saw spindle with the
8
into saw spindle by
while turning the saw
11
until the blade lock
14
8
, depress the
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