Dewalt DCS575T2 Instruction Manual - Page 15

TO REPLACE THE BLADE FIG. 5, 6, LOWER BLADE GUARD, Further Safety, Instructions for All Saws

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English installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to install the blade, check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard to assure that it is working properly. Make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut. 2. Place outer clamp washer (P) on saw spindle with the large flat surface against the blade with beveled side facing out. 3. Thread blade clamping screw (H) into saw spindle by hand (screw has left-hand threads and must be turned counterclockwise to tighten). 4. Depress the blade lock button (K) while turning the saw spindle with the blade wrench (N, Fig. 6, 7) until the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating (Fig. 6). 5. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the blade wrench. NOTE: 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 will result. FIG. 5 FIG. 6 K F HP LOOSEN (clockwise) N G TIGHTEN (counterclockwise) TO REPLACE THE BLADE (FIG. 5, 6) 1. To loosen the blade clamping screw (H), depress the blade lock button (K) and turn the saw spindle with the blade wrench (N) until the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating. With the blade lock engaged, turn the blade clamping screw clockwise with the blade wrench (screw has left-hand threads and must be turned clockwise to loosen). 2. Remove the blade clamping screw (H) and outer clamp washer (P) only. Remove old blade. 3. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the guard or clamp washer area and check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard as previously outlined. Do not lubricate this area. 4. Select the proper blade for the application (see Blades). Always use blades that are the correct size (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 the saw. 5. Follow steps 2 through 5 under To Install the Blade, making sure that the blade will rotate in the proper direction. 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 blade 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 blade guard for proper closing before each use as outlined in Further 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 13

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English
installed. When retracting the lower blade guard to install the
blade, check the condition and operation of the lower blade guard
to assure that it is working properly. Make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and
depths of cut.
2. Place outer clamp washer (P) on saw spindle with the large flat
surface against the blade with beveled side facing out.
3. Thread blade clamping screw (H) into saw spindle by hand (screw
has left-hand threads and must be turned counterclockwise to
tighten).
4. Depress the blade lock button (K) while turning the saw spindle
with the blade wrench (N, Fig. 6, 7) until the blade lock engages
and the blade stops rotating (Fig. 6).
5. Tighten the blade clamping screw firmly with the blade wrench.
NOTE:
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 will result.
P
H
FIG. 5
F
K
TIGHTEN
(counterclockwise)
FIG. 6
LOOSEN
(clockwise)
N
G
TO REPLACE THE BLADE (FIG. 5, 6)
1. To loosen the blade clamping screw (H), depress the blade lock
button (K) and turn the saw spindle with the blade wrench (N) until
the blade lock engages and the blade stops rotating. With the
blade lock engaged, turn the blade clamping screw clockwise with
the blade wrench (screw has left-hand threads and must be turned
clockwise to loosen).
2. Remove the blade clamping screw (H) and outer clamp washer (P)
only. Remove old blade.
3. Clean any sawdust that may have accumulated in the guard or
clamp washer area and check the condition and operation of the
lower blade guard as previously outlined. Do not lubricate this area.
4. Select the proper blade for the application (see
Blades
). Always
use blades that are the correct size (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 the saw.
5. Follow steps 2 through 5 under
To Install the Blade
, making sure
that the blade will rotate in the proper direction.
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 blade 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 blade guard for
proper closing before each use as outlined in
Further 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