Inserting/changing the circular saw blade
- Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.
- Wear protective gloves when fitting the saw blade. Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.
- Do not use abrasive wheels as the application tool under any circumstances.
- Open and close the base plate (3) carefully to prevent injuries and material damage.
- Only use saw blades that match the specifications given in this operating manual and that are tested and marked in accordance with EN 847-1
- Maintain enough distance between the power tool and the workpiece to prevent any damage.
- Hold the power tool by the handle (11).
- Push the unlocking lever (4) for the base plate (3) down. The base plate opens.
- Press and hold the spindle lock button (12).
- Do not press the spindle lock button (12) while the saw spindle is moving. The power tool may become damaged if this happens.
- Use the hex key (16) to undo the clamping bolt with clamping flange (15) in rotational direction ➊.
- Remove the saw blade (14) and the mounting flange (13) from the saw spindle.
- Maintain enough distance between the power tool and the workpiece to prevent any damage.
- Hold the power tool by the handle (11).
- Push the unlocking lever (4) for the base plate (3) down. The base plate opens.
- Clean the saw blade (14) and all the clamping elements to be fitted.
- Insert the mounting flange (13).
- Place the saw blade (14) on the mounting flange (13). The cutting direction of the teeth (direction of the arrow on the saw blade) must match the rotational direction of the arrow on the saw.
- Press and hold the spindle lock button (12).
- Use the hex key (16) to tighten the clamping bolt with clamping flange (15) in rotational direction ➋. The tightening torque should be 6–9 Nm, which corresponds to hand-tight plus ¼ turn.
- Close the base plate (3) again. You will hear it click into place.