Replacing Saw Blade - Tool Shop 240-2077 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

REPLACING SAW BLADE

1. When replacing the saw blade,make
sure the new saw blade has a diameter
of 7-1/4", RPM rating of at least
7,000, and arbor hole of 5/8" diameter.
2. When mounting the new saw blade,
the direction arrows on the blade
correspond with the arrow on the upper
guard.(See Figure.5)
3. Put the saw in the upper position.
4. Use supplied Phillips screwdriver
to loosen screws and lower the side
blade cover. (See Figure. 5)
5. Press and hold the spindle-lock button,
and rotate the blade at the same time
until it locks into position.
Use supplied Allen wrench to take
out the blade bolt and washer. (See Figure. 6)
Caution: This is a reverse threaded screw.
If you turn the screw to the right, it will
loosen; turn to the left it will tighten.
6. Install a new 7-1/4" TCT blade.
Assembly is reverse order of disassembly,
reattach and tighten all hardware.(See Figure. 7)
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Arrow
Blade cover
Spindle-lock
FIG.2
Fig. 6
Fig. 5
Fig. 7