Blade Removal/Installation - Greenlee 43180 Instruction Manual

Blade Removal/Installation

• Do not change accessories, inspect, adjust, or
clean tool when it is connected to a power source.
Accidental start-up can result in serious injury.
• Always wear protective gloves when handling or
adjusting the blade. The blade can cut even when
stationary.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
Tool motor and blade may be hot
during and after operation. Hot
surfaces could cause serious burns.
The saw blade continues to rotate after the trigger
is released. Do not retract or lay the saw down until
blade stops moving.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
• Always use blades that meet applicable industrial
safety code specifications.
• Always use blades rated for 5400 rpm or higher.
• Blade must be installed to rotate correctly.
Refer to the Illustrations and Parts Lists and blade
manufacturer's instructions. An improperly installed
blade could result in injury.
• Inspect blades before installing and before
operating. Do not use a damaged or worn blade.
A damaged blade can break and injure nearby
personnel. Destroy the blade if cracks, chips,
gouges, or loose or missing teeth are evident.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
Greenlee / A Textron Company
43180 Overhead Circular Saw
Removing the Blade
Refer to the Illustrations and Parts Lists.
1. Stop power source. Disconnect hydraulic hoses
from power source to tool.
2. Remove cotter key (21).
3. Loosen and remove arbor nut (20). A flat blade
screwdriver may be inserted in arbor shaft (6) end
slot to hold shaft when loosening nut. Arbor nut has
left-hand threads. Turn nut clockwise to loosen and
remove.
4. Remove outer flange (19) and blade (18) from arbor
shaft (6).
5. Remove guard (17) and inner flange (16) from arbor
shaft (6).
Installing the Blade
Refer to the Illustrations and Parts Lists.
1. Inspect inner flange (16) and guard (17) for gouges,
hairline cracks, and wear. If defective, replace
component. After inspection, install inner flange and
guard on arbor shaft (6).
2. Inspect blade that is to be installed. Destroy blade
if cracks, chips, gouges, or loose or missing tips
are evident.
3. Install blade (18) on arbor shaft (6). Make sure a
directional blade is installed correctly to rotation of
saw blade. Blade rotation is counterclockwise as
viewed from motor side of saw.
4. Inspect outer flange (19) for gouges, hairline cracks,
and wear. If defective, replace component. Install
flange on arbor shaft (6).
5. Thread arbor nut (20) on arbor shaft (6). Tighten nut
securely. A flat blade screwdriver may be inserted
in arbor shaft end slot to hold shaft when tighten-
ing nut. Arbor nut has left-hand threads. Turn nut
counterclockwise to tighten. Be sure flanges are
tightened securely but not too tight to spring flanges
and change pressure area. Install cotter pin (21).
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