GMC CDB305MS Instruction Manual page 14

that is too thick to allow the outer blade washer to engage
with the flats on the spindle. It will prevent the blade screw
from properly securing the blade on the spindle. Do not use
the saw to cut metal or masonry. Ensure that any spacers
and spindle rings that may be required suit the spindle and
the blade fitted.
1. Make sure that the electrical plug is removed from the
power point.
2. Push down on the
operating handle (7) and
pull the release knob (6) to
disengage the saw arm (5).
The release knob (6) can
be turned so that it is held
in the retracted position
(Fig. b).
3. Raise the saw arm (5) to its
highest position.
4. Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen and remove the
screw that secures the guard retraction arm (13) to the
rotating blade guard (Fig. c).
5. Using a Phillips head screwdriver loosen (Fig. d) and
remove the screw that secures the blade bolt cover (14).
c
6. Pull the rotating blade guard (12) down then swing it up
together with the blade bolt cover (14). When the rotating
blade guard (12) is positioned over the upper fixed blade
guard (9) it is possible to access the blade bolt (Fig. e).
7. Hold the rotating guard (12) up and press the spindle lock
b
d
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button (26) (Fig. f). Rotate the blade until the
spindle locks.
e
8. Use the 6mm hex key
provided to loosen and
remove the blade bolt.
(Loosen in a clockwise
direction as the blade
screw has a left hand
thread) (Fig. g).
9. Remove the flat washer
and outer blade washer
and the blade.
10. Wipe a drop of oil onto
the inner blade washer
and the outer blade
washer where they
contact the blade.
11. Fit the new blade onto
the spindle taking care
that the inner blade
washer sits behind the
blade (Fig. h).
CAUTION.
To ensure correct blade rotation, always
install the blade with the blade teeth and the arrow printed
on the side of the blade pointing down. The direction of
blade rotation is also stamped with an arrow on the upper
blade guard.
12. Replace the outer blade washer (Fig. i).
f
g
h