Skil CR541801 Owner's Manual page 14

Attaching the Blade (Fig.3)
WARNING
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
WARNING
WARNING
from engaging with the flat side of the spindle. Using a blade not designed for the saw
may result in serious personal injury and property damage.
WARNING
a. Press the spindle-lock button and turn the hex key until the lock button engages. The saw
shaft is now locked. Continue to depress the spindle-lock button, turn the hex key clockwise,
and remove the blade bolt and the outer washer. Always clean the spindle, upper guard and
lower guard to remove any dirt and sawdust.
WARNING
b. Make sure that the saw teeth and the arrow on the blade point in the same direction as the
arrow on the lower guard.
c. Retract the lower guard all the way up into the upper guard. While retracting the lower
guard, check the operation and condition of the lower guard system.
d. Slide the blade through the slot in the foot and mount it against the inner washer on the
shaft. Be sure that the clamping surfaces of the inner and outer washers lay flush against
the blade.
WARNING
e. Reinstall the outer washer. First tighten the blade bolt finger tight, then tighten the blade bolt
1/8 turn (45°) with the hex key (this ensures slippage of the saw blade when it encounters
excessive resistance, thus reducing motor overload and saw kickback).
Fig. 3
Blade Shaft
Inner Washer
14
Detach the battery pack from the tool before performing any assem-
bly, adjustments, or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
This tool is for cutting wood only. Use only the correct saw blades for
wood-cutting operations.
Use only 5-1/2'' saw blades rated 4200/min (RPM) or greater. NEVER
use a blade that is so thick that it prevents the outer blade washer
Be sure to wear protective work gloves while handling a saw blade.
The blade can injure unprotected hands.
Depress the spindle-lock button only when the tool is at a standstill.
Make sure that the clamping surfaces of inner and outer washers are
perfectly clean and face the blade.
Do not use any abrasive wheels.
Blade
Outer Washer
Blade Bolt
Hex Key