6
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger
specified for the battery. For spe
-
cific charging instructions, read the operator’s
manual supplied with your charger and battery.
Removing/Inserting the Battery
To
remove
the battery, push in the release buttons
and pull the battery pack away from the tool.
WARNING
Always remove the battery pack
any time the tool is not in use.
To
insert
the battery, slide the pack into the body
of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.
WARNING
Only use accessories specifically
recommended for this tool. Others
may be hazardous.
Selecting Blade
WARNING
Do not use blades rated less than
the speed of this tool. Kickback
and personal injury could occur.
Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife.
Match kerf width of blade ≥0.063" (≥1.6 mm
) and
blade body thickness ≤0.051" (≤1.3 mm
) with the
riving knife thickness 0.055" (1.4 mm) to reduce
the risk of Kickback
and personal injury.
Blades are sharp. Wear work gloves when han-
dling blades.
Select a blade appropriate for your application. (See
"ACCESSORIES").
Sharp
blade
Dull
blade
Set
Always use sharp blades. Dull blades tend to over
-
load the tool and increase the chance of Kickback.
Only use thin kerf blades with a maximum safe oper-
ating speed greater than the no load RPM marked on
the tool’s nameplate. Read the blade manufacturer’s
instructions before use. Do not use any type of abra
-
sive cut-off wheel or dry diamond cutting blades. Use
the correct blade type for your application. Using the
wrong blade may result in reduced performance or
damage to the blade. Do not use blades that are
cracked or have broken teeth. Do not sharpen ferrous
metal cutting blades; see the blade manufacturer’s
recommendations regarding sharpening.
Blade Guard
Keep the blade guard area free of accumulated
sawdust and debris.
Saw may operate sluggishly due
to a build-up of debris which could result in possible
serious injury.
Wear appropriate PPE while clearing
out the blade guard area when using compressed air.
Installing and Removing Blades
1.
Remove battery pack.
2. Set the saw on a table edge to allow clearance for
the blade to lower beyond the table surface.
3. Set the bevel angle to 0º.
4. Set the depth stop slider to max cutting depth.
5. Set the scoring cut stop to the disengaged position.
6. Set the blade change lever to the
position.
7. Lower the front handle until the spindle bolt is ac
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cessible inside the blade change window and the
tool locks in place.
8. To
remove
the bolt from the spindle, push in and
hold the spindle lock while using the wrench pro-
vided to turn the bolt counterclockwise.
Blade change window
Spindle
Flange
Bolt
9. Remove the blade flange and blade from the
spindle.
10. Clean the spindle, blade flange, and bolt to re
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move any dirt and debris.
11. To
install
a blade, place the blade on the spindle
with the teeth pointing in the same direction as
the arrow on the tool.
12. Place the blade flange on the spindle and hand
tighten clockwise the bolt.
WARNING
The blade flange and spindle
have keying features that must
be properly aligned when installing a new
blade. Improperly assembled tools can result
in personal injury.
13. While holding in the spindle lock button, use the
wrench to turn the bolt clockwise and tighten.
14. Set the blade change lever to the
position.
15. Return the front handle to its upright position
by pressing down slightly on the front handle to
release it.
