To Check Saw Blade Installation; To Loosen The Blade; To Tighten The Blade - Performax 240-3605 Operator's Manual

Using a screwdriver, adjust the four set screws until the table
insert is level with the saw blade.

TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION

Refer to Figure 18.
The saw is shipped with the blade installed. Prior to initial use, it is recommended that you check the blade installation as
instructed below.
CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth must point down toward the front of the saw. Failure to heed
this instruction could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece.
NOTE: Arbor shaft has left-hand threads.
• Unplug the saw.
• Remove blade wrenches from storage area by unscrewing the knob.
• Lower the saw blade and remove the table insert.
• Turn the bevel locking lever clockwise to tighten it securely.
Raise the saw blade to its full height by turning the height
adjusting knob clockwise.

To loosen the blade:

• Using one opened-ended blade wrench, place the flat open
end on the flats on the inner blade flange.
• Using the other opened-ended blade wrench, place the flat
open end on the flats on the arbor nut. Holding both wrenches
firmly, pull the opened-ended blade wrench on the arbor nut
forward to the front of the machine.

To tighten the blade:

• Using one opened-ended blade wrench, place the flat open
end on the flats on the inner blade flange.
ASSEMBLY
Figure 17
Figure 18
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