Flex FX7141A Operator's Manual page 17

e. Raise the lower guard by hand far enough to
access the blade bolt.
f. Use the Allen key to remove the blade bolt by
turning the key clockwise (Fig. 4c).
NOTE: The blade bolt has left-hand threads.
g. Remove the blade bolt, the outer washer, and
the blade. Do not remove the inner washer
(Fig. 4d). Wipe the washers and shaft to
remove dust and debris. Inspect the parts for
damage. Replace if needed.
To install the blade:
a. Raise the lower guard by hand as far as it will
go (Fig. 4c).
b. Match the arrow direction on the blade with
the arrow direction on the lower guard. Fit the
blade onto the inner washer support ring.
c. Install the outer washer. The double "D" flats
on the blade outer washer align with the flats
on the shaft (Fig. 4e).
d. Finger-tighten the blade bolt. Use the Allen
key to tighten the blade bolt by turning the
key counterclockwise, but do not overtighten.
e. Release the lower guard.
f. Release the spindle lock by pushing it up.
g. Lower the saw arm, and check the clearance
between the blade and the chip-deflector,
and between the blade and the kerf insert.
The blade should rotate freely.
WARNING
engaged before operating. Never engage the
spindle lock when the blade is rotating.
NOTE: If the main switch is pressed
DUST EXTRACTION (FIG. 5a & 5b)
This miter saw comes with a dust bag and a
vacuum adapter to help you keep the work area
clean. The vacuum adapter accepts vacuum
hoses with diameter 1¼" (32mm) or 1½" (38
mm).
To install, push and twist the dust bag or
vacuum adapter onto the dust port. Position
dust bag (or vacuum hose connected via the
vacuum adapter) so that it does not interfere
with the tool during the cutting operation for all
miter/bevel settings.
Make sure that the
spindle lock is not
Fig. 4d
Outer
Washer
Blade Bolt
Fig. 4e
while the spindle lock is engaged, the
LED shadow light will flash as a reminder
to disengage the spindle lock.
WARNING
blade does not interfere with the kerf insert
at 0° and 45° bevel positions. Lower the blade
into the blade slot and check for any contact
with the base or table structure. If the blade
contacts base or table, seek authorized service.
Fig. 5a
Dust Port
Dust
Bag
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Saw Blade
Spindle Shaft
Support Ring
Flats on the shaft
Double "D" flats on
the out washer
After installing a new
blade, make sure the
Inner
Washer