Craftsman 320.17255 Operator's Manual page 14

TOOL-LESS BLADE INSTALLATION
cont. (Figs. 4, 5 and 6)
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Rotate the "red" cover on the blade
holder assembly counterclockwise about
a quarter turn and hold it in this position
while inserting a blade into the slot of the
blade holder (see Fig. 5). The teeth of the
blade should be facing to the front and
point up (when saw is right side up, in
cutting position), and the back of the
blade must rest in the groove of the
blade guide rollers (see Fig. 6).
5. Release the blade holder to lock the
blade in place.
6. Pull down on the blade to make sure
the blade is securely locked in place.
7. Attach the clear chip shield into its
mounting slots and snap the shield
down to its proper position.
Fig. 6
Blade guide rollers support
the blade when cutting in all
cutting modes except scrolling.
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Blade Blade Guide Rollers
Fig. 5
NOTE: For use with both "T" and "U" shanked blades.
/iX, CAUTION"
Once the blade is installed in the saw, it is always exposed.
There is no lower blade guard. Use caution when handling the saw so that the
blade does not catch clothing, skin, etc. Each time you set the saw down take
care not to bend the blade. Always set saw down on its side when blade is
installed. ALWAYS remove blade when saw is not being used.
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