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blade wrench(screw has right-hand threads and must be
turned counterclockwise toloosen).
3. Remove the blade clamping screw
8
and outer clamp
washer
16
.Remove oldblade.
4. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the
guard or clamp washer area and check the condition
and operation of the lower blade guard as previously
outlined.Do not lubricate thisarea.
5. Select the proper blade for the application(refer
to Blades).Always use blades that are the correct
size(diameter) with the proper size and shape center
hole for mounting on the saw spindle.Always assure that
the maximum recommended speed(rpm) on the saw
blade meets or exceeds the speed(rpm) of thesaw.
6. Follow steps 1 through 5 under To Install the
Blade, making sure that the blade will rotate in the
properdirection.
Lower Blade Guard

WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety
feature that reduces the risk of serious personal
injury.Never use the saw if the lower guard is
missing, damaged, misassembled or not working
properly.Do not rely on the lower blade guard
to protect you under all circumstances.Your
safety depends on following all warnings and
precautions as well as proper operation of the
saw.Check the lower blade guard for proper
closing before each use.If the lower blade guard
is missing or not working properly, have the
saw serviced before using.To assure product
safety and reliability, repair, maintenance
and adjustment should be performed by an
authorized service center or other qualified
service organization, always using identical
replacementparts.
Checking the Lower Guard(Fig.A)
1. Turn tool off and disconnect from powersupply.
2. Rotate the lower guard retracting lever
6
from the fully
closed position to the fully openposition.
3. Release the lever and observe the guard
7
return to the
fully closedposition.
The tool should be serviced by a qualified service center if it:
• fails to return to the fully closed position,
• moves intermittently or slowly, or
• contacts the blade or any part of the tool in all angles
and depth ofcut.
Blades

WARNING: To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
use eye protection.Carbide is a hard but brittle
material.Foreign objects in the workpiece such as wire
or nails can cause tips to crack or break.Only operate
saw when proper saw blade guard is in place.Mount
blade securely in proper rotation before using, and
always use a clean, sharpblade.

WARNING: Do not cut metal, plastic, concrete,
masonry or fiber cement materials with thissaw.
To Install the Battery Pack into the
ToolHandle
1. Align the battery pack
3
with the rails inside the tool’s
handle(Fig.D).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly
seated in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap
intoplace.
To Remove the Battery Pack from
theTool
1. Press the release button
13
and firmly pull the battery
pack out of the toolhandle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of thismanual.
Changing Blades
To Install the Blade(Fig.A, F, G)
1. Remove thebattery.
2. Using the lower guard retracting lever
6
, retract the
lower blade guard
7
and place blade on saw spindle
against the inner clamp washer
17
, making sure that
the blade will rotate in the proper direction(the direction
of the rotation arrow on the saw blade and the teeth
must point in the same direction as the direction of
rotation arrow on the saw).Do not assume that the
printing on the blade will always be facing you when
properly installed.When retracting the lower blade guard
to install the blade, check the condition and operation
of the lower blade guard to assure that it is working
properly.Make sure it moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths
ofcut.
3. Place outer clamp washer
16
on saw spindle with the
beveled edge facing out.Make sure the 30 mm diameter
on the blade side of the clamp fits into the 30 mm hole in
the saw blade to ensure centering of theblade.
4. Thread the blade clamping screw
8
onto the saw
spindle by hand(screw has right-hand threads and must
be turned clockwise totighten).
5. Depress the blade lock
11
while turning the saw spindle
with the blade wrench
32
stored underneath the
battery compartment, until the blade lock engages and
the blade stopsrotating.
6. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the
bladewrench.
NOTICE: Never engage the blade lock while
saw is running, or engage in an effort to stop the
tool.Never turn the saw on while the blade lock is
engaged.Serious damage to your saw willresult.
To Replace the Blade(Fig.A, F, G)
1. Remove thebattery.
2. To loosen the blade clamping screw
8
, depress the
blade lock
11
and turn the saw spindle with the
blade wrench
32
, stored underneath the battery
compartment, until the blade lock engages and the
blade stops rotating.With the blade lock engaged, turn
the blade clamping screw counterclockwise with the
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