Sears 113.23615 - Manual (Page 10)

Removing and Installing Blades
WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental starting,
always turn switch “OFF" and unplug power cord
from outlet before removing or replacing the blade.
NOTE: Saw comes set up for pin end blades. !f you are
going to use plain end blades, refer to the instructions
under “installing Plain End Blades" below.
Removing Pin End Blades
1. Unplug power cord from outlet and check that switch is
off.
2. Loosen tension on blade by turning tension knob coun­
terclockwise about three full turns,
3. Remove blads from thé lower blade holder by pushing
down on the upper arm, releasing thé blade/pin from
the lower blade holder. Remove blade from the upper
blade holder by slightly lifting up on the blade and pull­
ing forward,
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Blade Change Red
Installing Pin End Blades
NOTE: The saw comes from the factory already set up
for pin end blades. ....... ......
1. Pin End Blade Set Up; Insert the blade change rod
thrdugh the hole above the upper blade holder. Use
the “T” handle wrench to loosen the hex socket screw
and clamp from the upper blade hdlde Install the
clamp so that the boss goes into the recess in the
blade holder. The ‘V’ notches must line up.
2. Tighten the hex socket screw.
3. Repeat this procedure on the lower blade holder.
4. Check that the tension knob is loose.
5. Install the blade through the insert opening with the
teeth pointing down. Engage the pin into the “V" notch
of the lower blade holder.
6. Pull up on the blade and engage the upper pin in the
notch of the upper blade holder.
7. Carefully tighten the blade tension by turning the ten­
sion knob clockwise until you feel the slack in
the blade is removed. ^
8. Check to see that the pins are properly located in the
slots. Turn the tension knob an additional two full turns
clockwise. This amount of blade tension should do
well for rnostj cutting opetations and blades. The num­
ber of turns will be approximately two full turns. This
will vary dependihg dii hidde thickness and blade type.
9. Make sure the blade is properly instailed. Before apply^
ing power, rotate the motor shaft by hand using a
screwdriver in the motor shaft slot as shown.
WARNING: To avoid injury from thrown objects,
remove the blade change rod and ail tools from the
saw.
NOTE: Teeth pointing downward.
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Note he:
Boss
Recess
Blade Clamp Upper Blade Holder
"V"
Notches 'Recess
Blade Clamp Lower Blade Holder
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