DeWalt DW007 Instruction Manual page 11

battery pack (B) and the battery may be removed from the tool
handle. Insert it into the charger as described in the charger
manual.
Changing Blades (Fig. 2, 3)
CAUTION: TURN OFF TOOL AND REMOVE BATTERY PACK
FROM SAW BEFORE CHANGING ACCESSORIES OR MAKING
ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
FIG. 2
N
O
H
G
TO INSTALL THE BLADE
1. Place inner clamp washer (N) on
saw spindle with the large flat sur-
face facing out toward the blade
(Fig. 2).
2. Retract the lower blade guard
(G) and place blade on saw
spindle against the inner clamp
washer, making sure that the
blade will rotate in the proper
direction (the direction of the
rotation arrow on the saw blade
and the teeth must point in the
same direction as the direction of rotation arrow on the saw).
Do not assume that the printing on the blade will always be
K
K
FIG. 3
TIGHTEN
(clockwise)
LOOSEN
(counterclockwise)
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facing you when properly installed. When retracting the lower
blade guard to install the blade, check the condition and oper-
ation of the lower blade guard to assure that it is working
properly. Make sure it moves freely and does not touch the
blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
3. Place outer clamp washer (O) on saw spindle with the large flat
surface against the blade and the wording on the outer clamp
washer facing you.
4. Thread blade clamping screw (H) into saw spindle by hand
(screw has right-hand threads and must be turned clockwise to
tighten).
5. Depress the blade lock (K) while turning the saw spindle with
the blade wrench until the blade lock engages and the blade
stops rotating (Fig. 3).
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the blade wrench.
NOTE: Never engage the blade lock while saw is running, or
engage in an effort to stop the tool. Never turn the saw on while the
blade lock is engaged. Serious damage to your saw will result.
TO REPLACE THE BLADE
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw (H), depress the blade lock
(K) and turn the saw spindle with the blade wrench until the
blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating. With the blade
lock engaged, turn the blade clamping screw counterclockwise
with the blade wrench (screw has right-hand threads and must
be turned counterclockwise to loosen).
2. Remove the blade clamping screw (H) and outer clamp
washer (O) only. Remove old blade.
3. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the guard or
clamp washer area and check the condition and operation of the
lower blade guard as previously outlined. Do not lubricate this
area.
4. Select the proper blade for the application (see Blades). Always
use blades that are the correct size (diameter) with the proper
size and shape center hole for mounting on the saw spindle.