KNOVA KN M-2500W Manuals page 8

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
Locking
When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting head
should always be locked in the down position.
1. Push the cutting head (3) down to its lowest position.
2. Push the stop latch (2) into the locking hole (4).
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the miter saw
by the switch handle, the cutting arm or the miter handle.
ALWAYS use the designated carrying handle.
INSTALLING THE DUST BAG (FIG. D)
1. Squeeze the metal collar wings (2) of the dust bag (1).
2. Place the dust bag neck opening around the exhaust port
(3), and release the metal collar wings.
Fig. D
REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
WARNING
Only use a 10-inch diameter blade.
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch
is in the OFF position and plug is not connected to the power
source outlet.
REMOVING (Fig. E, F , G)
1. Unplug the saw from the outlet.
2. Allow the cutting head to rise to the upright position.
Raise the lower blade guard (1) to the up position. (Fig. E)
3. Loosen the cover plate screw (2) with a Phillips
screwdriver.
4. Rotate the cover plate (3) towards the rear of the tool to
expose the arbor bolt (4).
5. Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt.
Fig. E
6. Locate the arbor lock (5) on the motor, below the miter
saw switch handle. (Fig. F)
7. Press the arbor lock, holding it in firmly while turning the
blade wrench clockwise. The arbor lock will engage after
turning the wrench. Continue to hold the arbor lock in to
keep it engaged, while turning the wrench clockwise to
loosen the arbor bolt.
Fig. F
8. Remove the arbor bolt (4), outer blade collar (6), and the
blade (7). Do not remove the inner blade collar. (Fig. G)
NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting their posi-
tion and direction they face. Wipe the blade collars clean of
any sawdust before installing the new blade.
INSTALLING THE BLADE (FIG. E, F, G)
Unplug the miter saw before changing/installing the blade.
1. Install a 10 in. blade, making sure the rotation arrow on
the blade matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the
upper guard, and the blade teeth are pointing downward.
2. Place the outer blade collar (6) against the blade and on
the arbor. Thread the arbor bolt (4) into the arbor
counterclockwise. (Fig. G)
IMPORTANT: Make sure the flats of the blade collars are
engaged with the flats on the arbor shaft.
3. Place the blade wrench on the arbor bolt.
4. Press the arbor lock (5), holding it in firmly while turning
the blade wrench counterclockwise. When it engages,
continue to press the arbor lock in, while tightening the
arbor bolt securely. (Fig. F)
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Fig. G