Kawasaki 840378 User Manual

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If a saw blade shows signs of wear or damage, replace it immediately. Dull or
damaged saw blades are not safe and may cause personal injury.

ALWAYS make sure the saw is unplugged and the blade stopped before changing
blades.

NEVER use a blade larger than
10" in diameter.

TO CHANGE THE BLADE:
1. Make sure the saw is in the up position.

2. Remove the three mounting screws (as

indicated by arrows) and remove the
lower guard.

3. Push in on the arbor lock to keep the

blade from spinning and use the
socket wrench (included with the saw)
to turn the arbor screw clockwise.

6. Make sure the new blade is 10"

(25.4cm) in diameter.

7. Slide the blade into place, making sure

that the arrow on the blade matches the
direction of the arrow on the upper blade
guard.

TO LOCK:
1. Push the handle down as far

as possible.

2. Push in the handle lock.

TO UNLOCK:
1. Push down on the saw

handle.

2. Pull out the handle lock.

3. Release the handle and let the

saw rise up to the operating
position.

SAFE OPERATING POSITIONS

Never cut any workpiece that is so small you cannot

keep your hands a safe distance from the blade.

Never stand directly behind the Miter Saw. Keep your face and body out of the path
of flying debris.

Keep balanced at all times. Do not reach in front of the blade.

Keep workpiece pressed against the fence while cutting. Do not move your hand
until after the trigger is released and the blade has stopped spinning.

Before cutting, double-check your proposed cutting path by making a dry run with
the power turned off or by checking the blade path with the laser.

Never let long workpieces sag. This could cause the saw to catch and kick back. Long
workpieces should be supported by the table extensions or other appropriate means.

Make sure the bevel adjustment knob and the bevel stop are both securely tightened
before using the saw.

CHANGING THE BLADE

Carbide-tipped blades are very brittle and can be easily

bent or broken. NEVER use a blade that has bent, broken, missing or loose
carbide tips. Damaged tips can cause personal injury.

CHANGING THE BLADE

HANDLE LOCK

OPERATING THE HANDLE LOCK

4. Remove the arbor screw, washer,

outer blade guard and blade. Leave
inner blade guard in place.

5. Clean area thoroughly, removing all

dust particles and debris before
replacing blade.

CHANGING THE BLADE

ARBOR SCREW,
WASHER, OUTER
BLADE GUARD.

SPRING LOADED
PLATE

LOWER GUARD