UNPACKING
Your circular
saw has been shipped
completely
assembled,
except
for the blade which
is packed
unassembledo
inspect
the saw carefully
to make sure that no breakage
or damage
has occurred
during
shipping,,
If any parts are damaged
or missing
return the saw to your nearest
Sears
Store
to have it replaced,,
_WARNING"
tf any parts are missing,
DO NOT operate
this saw until the missing
parts are replaced.,
Failure to do so could
result in possible
serious
personal
injury°
MOUNTING
THE BLADE TO SAW
Carefully
remove
the blade from its packing
and thoroughly
inspect
it to be
sure that it is not cracked
or damaged.
i_WARNING:
Your saw should
NEVER
be connected
to the power source
when you are
assembling
parts,
making
adjustments,
installing
or removing
blades,
cleaning
or when
it is
not in useoDisconnecting
the saw will prevent
accidental
starting,
that could cause
serious
personal
injury°
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_WARNING:
A 7 1/4-inch
blade is the maximum
blade capacity
of your saw° A larger than
7 Ii4-inch
blade will come in contact
with the blade guards,. Also, NEVER
use a blade that
is so thick that it prevents
the outer blade washer
from engaging
with the flat side of the
spindle.
Blades
that are too large or too thick can result in an accident
causing
serious
personal
injury.
Your saw has a spindle
lock button for locking
the spindle
on your saw in a stationary
position.
Push and hold the spindle
lock button when mounting,
changing
or removing
the blade,
1. Remove
blade wrench
from base.
2. Place saw on its side on a flat surface.
3. Use blade wrench
to loosen
blade screw
by turning
it in a counterclockwise
direction.
Completely
remove
blade screw
(See Fig_ 1).
4. Remove
outer "D" washer
(See Fig_ 1).
5. The part remaining
is the inner bushing
(See Fig,, !)o It does not need to be removed.
6. Wipe a drop of oil onto the inner bushing
and outer "D" washer
where they will touch blade°
7. Place the saw blade inside the lower blade guard,
onto the spindle
and
against
the inner bushing
(See Fig. 1),,
NOTE:
The teeth of the blade should
point upward
at the front of the saw as shown
in Fig,, 4_
8. Place saw on the edge of a flat surface
so the blade is not in contact
with anything.
9. Raise lower blade guard using the blade guard handle and hold it in the raised
position
for the next steps°
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