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13
Fig. N
23
24
25
26
6. Thread the blade clamping screw
19
into saw spindle
by hand (screw has left-hand threads and must be
turned counterclockwise totighten).
7. Slowly release the lower blade guard retracting lever
4
.
8. Depress the spindle lock button
11
while turning the
saw spindle with the blade wrench provided until the
blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating. Using
the blade wrench, firmly tighten blade clampingscrew.
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 willresult.
Fig. O
19
23
26 25
22
24
11
To Replace the Blade (Fig. O)
1. Depress the spindle lock button
11
while turning the
saw spindle with the blade wrench provided until the
blade lock engages and the blade stopsrotating.
2. With the blade wrench provided, loosen the blade
clamping screw
19
by turning it clockwise as indicated
by the arrow on the outer clamp washer
23
.
3. Remove the outer clamp washer
23
.
4. Using the lower blade guard retracting lever
4
,
retract the lower blade guard. Remove used blade and
properlydiscard.
5. Install new blade as previouslydescribed.
6. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in
the guard or clamp washer area. Check the condition
and operation of the lower blade guard as previously
outlined. Do not lubricate thisarea.
7. Select the proper blade for the application (refer to
Blades). Always use blades that are the correct size
[7–1/4" (184mm) 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 thesaw.
Lower Blade Guard
WARNING: The lower blade guard is a safety
feature which 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 lower guard for proper closing
before each use as outlined in Safety Instructions
for All Saws. 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 replacementparts.
Blades
WARNING: To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
use eye protection. Carbide is a hard but brittle
material. Foreign objects in the work piece 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, sharpblade.
WARNING: Do not cut metal, masonry, glass,
masonry-type planking, cement board, tile or plastic
with thissaw.
Do not use abrasive wheels or blades. A dull blade will
cause slow, inefficient cutting resulting in overload to the
saw motor, excessive splintering and could increase the
possibility of kickback. Please refer to the following table
to determine the correct size replacement blade for your
modelsaw.
DCS577
Blade Diameter Teeth Application
DW3592B10
DW3578B10
7–1/4"
(184 mm)
18
24
General Purpose
Wood cutting
DW3576B10
DW3526
7–1/4"
(184 mm)
36
140
Plywood Cutting
DW3578B10 7–1/4"
(184 mm)
24 Laminated or engineered
lumber
If you need assistance regarding blades, please call
1–800–4-
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