MAINTENANCE
CHANGING THE SAW BLADE
1. Use the head locking pin to lock the saw in the vertical posi-
tion. Remove the blade cover screw and loosen the blade cover
lock knob. See Fig. 24. Open the blade cover.
2. Move the motor-side blade guide as far as it will go toward
the motor.
3. Remove the two screws holding the red blade guard onto the
blade guide, then remove the blade guide. See Fig. 25.
4. Loosen the tension knob and slip the blade off the wheels.
5. Install the new blade through both blade guide bearings and
around the bottom wheel in the same orientation as the old blade.
6. Hold the blade around the bottom wheel with one hand and
slip it around the top wheel with the other hand, keeping the
blade between the blade guide bearings.
7. Tighten the tension knob so the blade will not slip on the
wheels upon startup. Re-install the red safety guard.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE TRACKING
Blade tracking has been set at the factory and should not require
adjustment on your existing blade. If a tracking problem occurs,
before making any tracking adjustments, try replacing with a
new bl
ade (see “Changing the Saw Blade” section above)
and
see if the tracking issue is resolved. Warped or worn blades will
not track properly.
If the problem persists, adjust the machine as follows:
1. Use the head locking pin to lock the saw in the vertical posi-
tion. Remove the blade cover screw and loosen the blade cover
lock knob. See Fig. 24. Open the blade cover.
2. Confirm that the blade tension is set properly. Using a gloved
finger, lightly press on the side of the saw blade. The blade
should flex about 1/8 inch if properly tensioned. Adjust tension
if necessary.
3. Run the saw and observe the blade. The blade should run next
to but not tightly against the wheel flange.
4. To adjust the blade tracking, loosen the two shaft locking
bolts. Slowly and carefully turn the shaft tracking bolt with a
wrench, while observing the blade tracking on the wheel. See
Fig. 26.
• Turn the tracking bolt
clockwise
to track the blade
closer
to
the wheel flange.
• Turn the tracking bolt
counterclockwise
to track the blade
away
from the wheel flange.
WARNING!
Blade tracking adjustment requires
running the saw with the back cover open. This ad-
justment must only be completed by a qualified per-
son. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
WARNING!
If the blade tension or tracking is
improper, the blade can spring off, causing serious
injury. Stand behind the saw and cover at all times
when adjusting blade tracking to minimize the risk of
injury. Make sure to wear safety glasses, work gloves,
long work pants and a long sleeve shirt.
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5. Once the blade tracking is complete, tighten the two
shaft locking bolts. See Fig. 26.
6. Close the blade cover door. Tighten drive wheel cover
screws. See Fig. 26.
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
Lock
Knob
Screw
Locking Bolts
Tracking Bolt
