Blade Guard; Changing The Saw Blade - Axminster TS-250M Assembly Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions
Fig 79
HOLD THE
WORK FIRMLY

Changing the Saw Blade

1). Raise the saw blade to its highest point, remove
the saw blade guard, remove the four Hex screws
that secure the table insert, place carefully aside and
remove the table insert, see fig 81. Using the spanner
provided, put the spanner onto the flats on the bolt
and place a peace of timber up against the saw blade
to stop it from moving, see fig 82.
NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO DISTURB
THE SHIMS BENEATH THE TABLE
INSERT IF FITTED AS THE SHIMS ARE
SET SO THE TABLE INSERT IS LEVEL
WITH THE TABLE SURFACE!
2). Slacken off the saw bolt (remember right hand
thread). Remove the saw nut, then remove the
sawplate washer and the saw blade, see figs 83-84.
It would be a good time to give the interior of the
machine, the dust extraction channels, etc. a
thorough clean.
Fig 81
THE BLADE IS SET
AT AN ANGLE
LESS THAN 90˚
DEGREES FOR
BEVEL CUTS

BLADE GUARD

Hex screw
Table insert height shims
3). Check the new blade for damage, missing teeth,
sharpness etc. Fit the new blade, ensure that the
teeth are pointing towards the front of the machine.
Put the sawplate washer onto the shaft and twist on
the saw bolt. Spin the bolt up finger tight and check
the saw is correctly seated.
4). Place the piece of timber against the blade as
before and tighten up the saw bolt, check the riving
knife is aligned with the saw blade, and correctly
positioned. Replace the table insert and secure with
the four Hex screws. Replace the saw blade guard.
When everything is satisfactory, turn the saw blade
once by hand to check it doesn't foul anywhere.
5). Reconnect the machine to the mains supply. Give
the machine a 'quick' burst check (i.e. quick ON-OFF)
to ensure everything is O.K. If everything is
satisfactory, continue to use the machine.
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Fig 80
LOCK THE MITRE
FENCE AND HOLD
THE WORK FIRMLY
Fig 82
Saw bolt
Spanner