Removing The Blade - Craftsman 315.23743 Owner's Manual

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REMOVING THE BLADE
DISCONNECT MITER SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY.
1, Place saw head in the position shown in Fig. 31.
Remove four screws (A) and blade cover (B).
2, Place a soft wood block on the turntable (F) seat-
ed against the front of the fence (G). See Fig. 31.
Move the saw head until the blade teeth embed in
the block and hold securely,
3. With the wrench furnished loosen the blade
screw (C) until it can be removed byhand, NOTE:
THE BLADE SCREW HAS LEFT.HAND THREADS.
4, Remove the screw (C), spring washer (D), and
outer blade washer (E),
5, Remove saw blade from spindle.
6, To assemble blade see Fig, 3, Page 6. Note: Blade
cover must always be in place when blade is
mounted on unit.
WHEN NOT IN USE LOCK SWITCH IN THE "OFF"
POSITION
IMPORTANT: We suggest that when the miter saw is
not in use it should be disconnected from the power
supply. The switch should be locked in the "off"
position using a padlock, as shown in Figure 32. A
lock with a shackle up to 3/16" diameter may be us-
ed,
FOR ADDED SAFETY the saw head should be locked
in the rear position when the miter saw is not in use
or is being moved. To lock the saw head in the rear
position,
DISCONNECT MITER SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY.
1, Push saw head to rear as shown in Fig, 33.
2, Lock saw head in this position by tightening lock
lever,
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Fig, 31
Fig, 32
LOCK LEVER 7
Fig, 33
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