Removing Blade - Kobalt SM1850LW User Manual

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE
WARNING: Only use a 7-1/4 in. diameter blade.
To avoid injury from an accidental start, make
sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is not connected to the power source outlet.
REMOVING (FIG. 11, 12, 13)
● Unplug the saw from the outlet.
● Allow the miter saw cutting head to rise to the
upright position. Raise the lower blade guard (1)
to the up position.
● Loosen the cover plate screw (2) with a Phillips
screwdriver.
NOTE: Do not remove this screw.
● Rotate the cover plate (3) upward to expose the
arbor bolt (4).
● Place the blade wrench over the arbor bolt.
● Locate the arbor lock button (5) on the front of the
motor, below the miter saw switch handle (Fig. 12).
● Press the arbor lock button, 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 button to keep it
engaged, while turning the wrench clockwise to
loosen the arbor bolt.
● Remove the arbor bolt (4), the blade collar (6) and
the blade (7). Do not remove the inner blade collar
(Fig. 13).
NOTE: Pay attention to the pieces removed, noting
their position and direction they face. Wipe the blade
collar clean of any sawdust before installing a new
blade.
11
1
12
17
5
3
2
4