Master Forge 240-0028, Operator'S Manual

NOTICE:

 The arbor bolt has left hand threads. Turn the

arbor bolt clockwise to loosen. 

CAUTION:

Pay  attention  to  the  pieces  removed,

noting their position and direction they face. Wipe the flanges
clean of any sawdust before installing a new saw blade.

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Remove the arbor bolt (C), flat washer (E) outer flange (F)

   and saw blade (G) and blade screw bushing (J). Do not
   remove the inner flange (H). (Fig. 10c)

FIG. 10b

FIG. 10c

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

If the inner flange has been removed,

replace it before placing the saw blade on arbor. Failure to
do so could cause an accident since blade will not tighten
properly.

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Wipe  a  drop  of  oil  onto  the  inner  flange  and  the  outer

   flange where they contact the saw blade.

CAUTION:

Always install the blade with the blade teeth and arrow printed on the side of the blade pointing down

at the front of the saw. And make sure the blade hole fits over the blade screw bushing.

To install the blade (Fig. 10a-10c)

• 

Unplug the saw.

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Place the blade screw bushing (J) on the arbor. (Fig. 10c) 

• 

Install  a  12  in.  blade  with  a  5/8  in.  or  1  in.  arbor  making  sure  the  blade  teeth  point  downward  at  the  front

   of saw. Note that remove the blade screw bushing (J) when installing the 12 in. blade with a 5/8 in. arbor.

• 

Replace outer flange (F) with double “D” flats on the outer flange align with the flats on the arbor. Replace flat washer (E),

   and thread the arbor bolt (C) onto the arbor in a counter-clockwise direction. (Fig. 10c)

• 

Place the hex key on the blade wrench on the arbor bolt.

• 

Press the arbor lock button (D), holding it in firmly while turning the blade counterclockwise. When arbor lock engages,

   continue to press it in while tightening the arbor bolt securely.

WARNING:

Make sure the double “D” side of the outer flange must be placed facing to the blade.

NOTICE:

 The arbor bolt has left hand threads. Turn the arbor bolt counter-clockwise to tighten.

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Lower the lower blade guard (B) and rotate the cover plate (I) back to its original position until the slot in the cover plate

   engages with the cross screw (A). Tighten the cross screw (A) with the Phillips screwdriver on the blade wrench. (Fig. 10a)
Verify that the operation of the guard does not bind or stick. Be sure the arbor lock is released so the blade turns freely
before operating the saw.

D

C

E

F

F

“D” flat

G

H

I

J

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Locate the arbor lock button (D) on the right of the upper

   blade guard. (Fig. 10b)

• 

Press  the  arbor  lock  button  (D),  holding  it  firmly  while

   turning the hex key on the blade wrench clockwise. The
   arbor  lock  will  engage  after  turning  the  blade  wrench.
   Continue to hold the arbor lock button to keep it engaged,
   while turning the blade wrench clockwise to loosen the
   arbor bolt.