Tool-Less Blade Installation - Craftsman 320.28223 Operator's Manual

TOOL=LESS BLADE iNSTALLATiON (Fig. 7a, 7b)
The tool-less blade change Fig. 7a
control allows you to remove
and replace the saw blade
quickly and easily without the
use of additional tools.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Turn the saw upside down
so you can access the
blade clamp.
3. Lift the tool-less blade-
change lever up (Fig. 7a),
then insert the blade into
the blade clamp (Fig. 7b).
The teeth of the blade
should be facing to the
front and pointing up (when
saw is right side up, in
cutting position), and the
back of the blade must rest
in the groove of the blade
guide rollers.
4. Release the tool-less
blade-change lever to lock
the blade.
Tool-less blade-change lever
Fig. 7b
5. Pull on the blade (see
Fig. 7b) to make sure it is
securely locked in place.
NOTE: For use with both
"T" & "U" shank blades.
CAUTION: Once the blade is installed in the saw, it is always exposed.
There is no lower blade guard. Use caution when handling the saw so that the
blade does not catch clothing, skin, etc. Each time you set the saw down, take
care not to bend the blade. Always set saw down on its side when blade is
installed. Always remove blade when saw is not being used.
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