Harbor Freight Tools 61969 User Manual - Page 10

SAFETY Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TOOL SET UP TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Power Switch of the tool off and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving guards must move freely and close instantly. Replacing the Blade Note: Blade sold separately. 1. Unplug the tool from its power source. 2. Raise the Lower Guard (133) out of the way and hold it up. 3. Loosen the Guard Pivot Bolt (193) until it disengages the Guard Pivot Plate (132). 4. Swing the Guard Pivot Plate up and out of the way. 5. Press in the Spindle Lock (150) on the back of the saw′s head and hold it in. Spindle Lock 6. Remove the Spindle Bolt* (77) and Outer Flange (78), see Figure B. *IMPORTANT: The Spindle Bolt has a left‑handed thread and removes by turning CLOCKWISE. Note: Make sure the Inner Flange (81) stays in place on the Spindle. SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Figure A Page 10 Figure B 7. Remove the Blade (80) and Arbor Insert (79). Place the Arbor Insert into a new Blade and install the new Blade. Make sure that the Blade's rotation arrow points in the same direction as the rotation arrow on the Upper Guard (98). 8. Replace the Outer Flange and Spindle Bolt. Position the cupped side of the Flange against the blade. Hold in the Spindle Lock (150) and wrench tighten the Spindle Bolt by turning it COUNTERCLOCKWISE. Release the Spindle Lock. 9. Rotate the Guard Pivot Plate (132) back into place, and secure it with the Guard Pivot Bolt (193). 10. WARNING! Make sure the Lower Guard (133) operates smoothly and properly protects from the Blade before using the saw. For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 61969