Maximum MS20300 Instruction Manual page 15

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UNLOCKING THE SLIDE BAR (FIG. 9)
Loosen the slide lock knob (1) counter-
clockwise, then push the slide bar (2) forward
or backward. The slide bar should always be
locked in position by tightening it clockwise
when transporting or storing.
The slide lock knob (1) is located on the top
of the bevel arm.
REMOVE AND INSTALL THE TABLE
INSERT (FIG. 10)
WARNING!
To avoid injury:
• Always unplug the saw to avoid accidental
starting. Remove all small pieces of material
from the table cavity before performing any
cuts. The table insert may be removed for
this purpose, but always reattach the table
insert prior to performing a cutting operation.
• Do not start the mitre saw without checking
for interference between the blade and table
insert. Damage could result to the blade,
table insert or working table if blade strike
occurs during the cutting operation.
• To remove, loosen and remove the six screws (1) on the table insert (2) with the flower
wrench T20 (not supplied) and remove the table insert.
To install, reposition the left and right side inserts on either side of the cut line, replace
the six screws and tighten.
• Check for blade clearance by moving the slide bar through full motion the blade in
table slot. If either side of the table insert hits the saw blade, loosen the three screws
for that side and adjust. Tighten the screws and check again for blade clearance.
WARNING!
The mitre saw comes with the table insert already
installed. These instructions are for replacing
or adjusting either insert side.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE
(FIG. 11a-11c)
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blade. Never use a blade that is too thick to
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allow the outer flange to engage with the flats
on the arbour. Larger blades will come in
contact with the blade guards, while thicker
blades will prevent the hex bolt from securing
the blade on the arbour. Either of these
situations could result in a serious accident and
can cause serious personal injury. To avoid
injury from an accidental start, make sure the
Fig. 9
switch is in the OFF position and the plug is
not connected to the power source outlet.
• Unplug the saw.
• Pull out the head lock pin, raise the saw head
to the upper position, then raise the lower
blade guard (1) out of the way and hold it up.
• Loosen the screw (2) with the wrench
(supplied) until it disengages the guard
plate (3).
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NOTE:
• Swing the guard plate (3) up and out of the
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way. (Fig. 11a)
• Press in the arbour lock (4) on the back of
the saw's head and hold it in. (Fig. 11b)
• Loosen the arbour bolt (5) with wrench
Fig. 10
(supplied), Remove the arbour bolt (5) and
outer flange (6). (Fig. 11c)
NOTE:
thread and removes by turning clockwise.
NOTE:
in place on the arbour (8).
• If replacing a used blade, remove the blade
(9). Install the new blade. Make sure that the
blade's rotation arrow points in the same
direction as the rotation arrow on the lower
blade guard.
WARNING!
Only use a 12" (30.5 cm) diameter
Do not remove the screw (2).
The arbour bolt has a left-handed
Make sure the inner flange (7) stays
WARNING!
Make sure the arbour lock is not engaged before
reconnecting saw to power source. Never engage
arbour lock when blade is rotating.
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3
2
Fig. 11a
4
Fig. 11b