DeWalt DCS373M2 Instruction Manual page 16

3. Place outer clamp washer (O) on saw spindle with the large flat
surface against the blade with beveled side facing out.
FIG. 5
N
SPINDLE
N
BLADE
F
O
F
O
4. Thread blade clamping screw (F)
into saw spindle by hand (screw
has left-hand threads and must
be turned counterclockwise to
tighten) (Fig. 6).
5. Depress the blade lock button
(D) while turning the saw spindle
with the blade wrench (L, Fig. 2)
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
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw (F), depress the blade lock
button (D) and turn the saw spindle with the blade wrench 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).
2. Remove the blade clamping screw (F) and outer clamp washer (O)
only. Remove old blade.
3. Clean any metal chips/shavings 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.
4. Select the proper blade for the application (see Blades). Always
use blades that are the correct size (diameter) with the proper size
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FIG. 6
D
LOOSEN TIGHTEN
(clockwise) (counterclockwise)