Changing The Blade - Bosch GTS1031 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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CHANgINg THE blAdE

NOTE: Clean blade of any excess oil before
installation.
1. Remove the table insert 1 (Fig. 11).
2. Raise the blade 2 to the maximum height by turn-
ing the control wheel 3 clockwise (Fig. 11).
3. Remove the arbor nut 4 and flange 5 (Fig. 12).
4. To loosen the arbor nut 4, use the open-end
wrench 7 and align the wrench jaws on the flats
of the flange to keep the arbor from turning. Place
the box-end wrench 8 on the arbor nut 4 and turn
counter-clockwise (to the front of the saw table)
(Fig. 13).
5. Clean any sawdust from both blade collars before
installing the blade. Install a 10" (25.4 cm) blade.
Install the saw blade onto the arbor with the blade
teeth pointing toward the front of the saw.
To avoid injury, do not use a blade larger or smaller
than 10" diameter and 5/8" arbor.
6. Install the flange 5 against the blade 2 and thread
the arbor nut 4 as far as possible by hand. Ensure
that the blade is flush against the inner blade
flange 6 (Fig. 12).
7. To tighten the arbor nut 4, use the open-end
wrench 7 and align the wrench jaws on the flats
of the flange to keep the arbor from turning. Place
the box-end wrench 8 on the arbor nut 4 and turn
clockwise (to the rear of the saw table) (Fig. 13).
8. Install the table insert 1 in the table recess.
(Figure 11).
To avoid injury from a thrown workpiece, blade part,
or blade contact, never operate the saw without the
proper insert in place. Use the table insert when
sawing. Use the dado insert when using a dado
blade.
USINg CARbIdE-TIppEd blAdES
Handle carbide-tipped blades carefully. Carbide is
very brittle and can be easily damaged. Use caution
when you install, use or store the blades. Do not use
a carbide-tipped blade that is bent or has bent teeth,
or if the blade has cracks, is broken, or has
missing/loose carbide tips. Do not operate a car-
bide-tipped blade faster than its recommended
speed.
Read, understand and follow all warnings and in-
structions provided with your carbide-tipped
blades.
FIG. 12
6
FIG. 13
7
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2
5
4
8
4