Performax 240-3726 Operator's Manual page 18

PLAIN END BLADE (NOT INCLUDED)
(Fig. 8a, 8c-8d)
To remove a blade:
• Unplug the saw.
• Release the blade tension by lifting up the blade tension
lever (A). (Fig. 8a)
• Loosen the bevel lock knob (E) counterclockwise to tilt
the work table until it is 45° left.
• Loosen the upper blade screw (F) and lower blade clamp
screw (G) with 2mm hex key (supplied).
• Lift the saw blade (B) out by pulling forward on blade,
then lifting the blade from the upper blade holder (C) and
lower blade holder (D). Slight downward pressure against
the upper arm may be helpful when removing blade from
upper blade holder.
To install a blade:
• Keep the new blade (B) in the recess of the lower blade
holder (D).
• Gently tighten the lower blade clamp screw (G).
• Pull up on the blade, press down on the upper arm and
position the upper end of the blade in the upper holder (C).
• Gently tighten the upper blade clamp screw (F). Make
sure the blade is properly located in the blade holders.
Tighten both the upper and lower clamp screws.
• Push down the blade tension lever (A).
• Adjust the blade tension by turning the blade tension lever.
Turning it clockwise will increase blade tension and turning
it counterclockwise will reduce blade tension.
CAUTION:
when blade is too tight or not well
installed, it may viberate.
CAUTION:
Adjust the blade tension after pushing
down the blade tension lever. If not done, blade may break.
• Tilt the work table until it is 0° and tighten the bevel lock
knob (E).
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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 8c
FIG. 8d
C
F
D
E
B
B
G