Changing A Blade - GMC LSM210A Instruction Manual

Changing a blade

DANGER! Never try to use a blade larger than the stated
capacity of the saw. It might come into contact with the
blade guards. Never use a blade that is too thick to allow the
outer blade washer to engage with the flats on the spindle.
It will prevent the blade screw from properly securing the
blade on the spindle. Do not use the saw to cut metal or
masonry. Ensure that any spacers and spindle rings that
may be required suit the spindle and the blade fitted.
1. Make sure that the electrical
plug is removed from the
power point.
2. Push down on the operating
handle (7) and pull the release
knob (6) to disengage the saw
arm (5). The release knob (6)
can be turned so that it is held
in the retracted position (Fig. Y).
3. Raise the saw arm (5) to its
highest position.
4. Using a Phillips head
screwdriver loosen and remove
the screw that secures the
guard retraction arm (13) to
the rotating blade guard (Fig. Z).
5. Using a Phillips head
screwdriver loosen (Fig. a) and
remove the screw that secures
the blade bolt cover (14).
6. Pull the rotating blade guard
(12) down then swing it up
together with the blade bolt
cover (14). When the rotating
blade guard (12) is positioned
over the upper fixed blade
guard (9) it is possible to
access the blade bolt (Fig. b).
7. Hold the rotating guard (12)
up and press the spindle lock
button (26) (Fig. c). Rotate the
Y
blade until the spindle locks.
8. Use the 6mm hex key
provided to loosen and remove
the blade bolt. (Loosen in a
clockwise direction as the
blade screw has a left hand
thread) (Fig. d).
9. Remove the flat washer and
Z
outer blade washer and the
blade.
10. Wipe a drop of oil onto the
inner blade washer and the
outer blade washer where
they contact the blade.
11. Fit the new blade onto the
spindle taking care that
a
the inner blade washer sits
behind the blade (Fig. e).
CAUTION. To ensure correct
blade rotation, always install the
blade with the blade teeth and
the arrow printed on the side of
the blade pointing down. The direction of blade rotation is
also stamped with an arrow on the upper blade guard.
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b
c
d
e