Depress spindle lock and replace blade screw.
Tighten blade screw securely by turning it clockwise with
the blade wrench.
NOTE: Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the
outer blade washer ("D" washer) to engage with the flat
on the spindle.
To remove the blade:
Unplug the saw.
DANGER:
Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade.
Keep your second hand on the front handle, or motor
housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot
be cut by the blade.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Cutting all types of wood products (lumber, plywood,
paneling, composition board, and hard board)
Cross cutting/rip cutting wood products
Bevel cutting wood products
Pocket cutting wood products
WARNING:
Never use abrasive cut-off wheels of any kind with this
saw. Use of non wood cutting blades can result in property
damage or serious personal injury.
KICKBACK
See Figures 4 - 7, page 16.
Kickback occurs when the blade stalls rapidly and the saw
is driven back towards you. Blade stalling is caused by any
action which pinches the blade in the wood.
ASSEMBLY
Depress and hold spindle lock.
Remove blade screw by turning it counterclockwise
with the blade wrench, while keeping the spindle lock
depressed.
Remove spring washer and then remove outer blade
washer ("D" washer).
Lift lower blade guard.
Remove blade.
OPERATION
DANGER:
Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls.
Kickback could cause you to lose control of the saw. Loss
of control can lead to serious injury.
To guard against kickback, avoid dangerous practices such
as the following:
Setting blade depth incorrectly
Sawing into knots or nails in workpiece
Twisting the blade while making a cut
Making a cut with a dull, gummed up, or improperly set
blade
Supporting the workpiece incorrectly
Forcing a cut
Cutting warped or wet lumber
Operating the tool incorrectly or misusing the tool
To lessen the chance of kickback, follow these safety
practices:
Keep the blade at the correct depth setting. Less than a
full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the
workpiece.
Inspect the workpiece for knots or nails before cutting.
Never saw into a knot or nail.
Make straight cuts. Always use a straight edge guide
when rip cutting. This helps prevent twisting the blade.
Use clean, sharp, and properly set blades. Never make
cuts with dull blades.
Support and clamp the workpiece properly before begin-
ning a cut.
Use steady, even pressure when making a cut. Never
force a cut.
Do not cut warped or wet lumber.
Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep your body
in a balanced position so as to resist the forces if kickback
should occur.
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