Blade Installation - Craftsman 172.17180 Owner's Manual

Choosing the Correct Speed
The speed you use will depend on the type of materials that you are cutting:
1. Use high speeds for cutting wood.
2. Medium speed is best for non-ferrous materials.
3. Low speed is recommended for cutting metal.
NOTE:Material thickness and blade selection will also affect your speed
selection. As a general rule, as the material thickness increases, the speed
should be slower.
I CAUTION:
Use a very slow speed when beginning a cut. Then
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increase speed once the cut is started. Prolonged use at a very slow
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speed may damage your saw.
BLADE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
This saw is designed to use all 1/2-in. universal shank blades.
/tk WARNING:
To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the I
plug from power source BEFORE assembling parts, making adjustments
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or changing blades.
To Install Blade (Figure 2)
1. Disconnect saw from power source.
2. If necessary, extend the
adjustable/pivoting shoe away from
the blade clamp for easier access.
3. Push blade clamp lever up with your
thumb, as shown
4. Insert the blade into the saw's blade
clamp and make sure that blade
attaches to the blade nub inside clamp.
5. Push down blade clamp lever to make
sure blade is locked securely in place.
To Remove Blade
1. Disconnect saw from power source.
2. If necessary, extend the
adjustable/pivoting shoe away from
the blade clamp for easier access.
3. Push blade clamp up with your thumb.
4. Pull the blade out of the blade clamp.
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