Installing The Hold-Down Clamp; Removing And Installing The Blade - Black & Decker SM1850BD Instruction Manual

INSTALLING THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP

(FIGURE F)
• Loosen the locking screw (1) by using a
Phillips screwdriver from the rear side
of the saw base.
• Place the hold-down clamp (2) in one
of the mounting holes (3).
• Tighten the locking screw (1).
F
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INSTALLING THE REAR SUPPORT
BRACKET (FIGURE G)
• Place the rear support bracket (1) into
the holes provided in the rear of miter
saw base.
• Insert the locking screws (2) to the
holes (3) and tighten to hold the rear
support bracket.
NOTE: Make sure the angle of rear
support bracket is in the down position (as
shown in Figure G) for maximum support.
G
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3
2
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UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE
(FIGURE H)
After removing the saw from the carton,
loosen the slide carriage lock knob (1).
When transporting or storing the miter
saw, the slide carriage should always be
locked in position. The slide carriage lock
knob (1) is located on the right side of the
slide carriage.
H
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE
BLADE
Removing Blade (Figure I, J, K)
WARNING
!
• To avoid injury from an accidental
start, make sure the switch is in
the OFF position and plug is not
connected to the power source
outlet.
• Only use a 7-1/4 inch diameter blade
with a 5/8 in. round arbor hole, and
no more that 7 degree hook angle.
• NEVER cut metals or masonry
products with this tool. This miter
saw is designed for use on wood
and wood-like products only.
• Never depress the spindle lock
button while the blade is under
power or coasting.
• Unplug the saw from the outlet.
• Raise the miter saw to the upright
position.
• Raise the lower blade guard (1) to the
uppermost position. (Figure I)
• While holding the lower blade guard,
loosen the cover plate screw (2) with a
Phillips screwdriver.
• Rotate the cover plate (3) to expose the
arbor bolt.
• Place the blade end wrench over the
arbor bolt.
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