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INSTALLING or REMOVING a BLADE
wARNING:
Only carry out this operation with the machine
disconnected from the mains supply.
wARNING:
Only use genuine Evolution blades or those
blades specifically recommended by Evolution Power Tools and
which are designed for this machine.
Ensure that the maximum speed of the blade is higher than the
speed of the motor.
Note: It is recommended that the operator considers wearing
protective gloves when handling the blade during installation
or when changing the blade.
• Ensure the Cutting Head is in its upper position.
• Press the lower blade guard locking trigger (38a) and rotate
the lower blade guard (38b) up and into the upper blade
guard. (Fig. 38c).
• Press the black arbor lock button to lock the arbor. (Fig. 39)
• Using the supplied Hex Key, release the arbor screw and
remove the washer and outer blade flange and the blade
from the arbor. (Fig. 40)
Note: The arbor screw has a LH thread. Turn clockwise to
loosen. Turn counterclockwise to tighten.
• Ensure that the blade and blade flanges are clean and free
from any contamination
• The inner blade flange should be left in place, but if it is
removed for cleaning it must be replaced the same way
round as it was removed from the machine.
• Install the new blade. Make sure the rotation arrow on the blade
matches the clockwise rotation arrow on the upper guard.
Note: The blade teeth should always point downward at the
front of the saw.
• Install the outer blade flange, washer and arbor screw.
• Lock the arbor and tighten the arbor screw using moderate
force, but do not overtighten.
• Ensure the Hex Key is removed and the arbor lock has
released before operating.
• Ensure the blade guard is fully functional before using
the machine.
Note: Blade Bore Reducing Inserts should only be used in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Fig. 38
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
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