Removing Or Installing The Blade - Craftsman 21221 - 12 in. Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual

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Fig. L
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REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE
BLADE
Removing Blade (Fig. L, M, N)
WARNING I
• To avoid injury from an
accidental start, make sure the
switch is in the OFF position
and plug is not connected to the
power source outlet.
Only use a 12-inch diameter
blade.
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6.
Unplug the saw from the outlet
Raise the miter saw to the upright
position.
Raise the lower clear plastic blade
guard (1) to the uppermost position.
(Fig. L)
While holding the lower blade
guard, loosen the cover plate screw
(2) with a Phillips screwdriver.
Rotate the cover plate (3) to
expose the arbor bolt (4-Fig. N).
Place the blade end wrench over
the arbor bolt.
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8.
Locate the arbor lock (5) on the
motor, below the belt cover. (Fig. M)
Press the arbor lock, holding it
in firmly while turning the blade
clockwise. The arbor lock will
then engage and lock the arbor.
Continue to hold the arbor lock,
while turning the wrench clockwise
to loosen the arbor bolt.
Fig. M
9. Remove the arbor bolt (4), the
arbor collar (6), and the blade (7).
Do not remove the inner blade
collar. (Fig. N)
10. Raise the lower clear plastic blade
guard (1) to the upright position
(Fig. L) to remove the blade.
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