TM 9-243
USING THE PORTABLE ELECTRIC CIRCULAR SAW - Continued
Select the proper saw blade for the task and attach as
follows:
1 Make sure power to saw is disconnected.
2
To change saw blades, lock the old blade (1) on
the saw by inserting a punch, screwdriver, nail,
etc, in blade hole (2) provided.
3
Remove the old blade by removing the saw
clamp screw and flange (3), using wrench (4)
provided. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to
loosen blade.
4
Install new saw blade (5) on saw, and make sure
teeth (6) are in the correct cutting direction
(upwards toward saw).
5
Tighten clamp and flange screw by turning
wrench clockwise.
6
Set the saw's guides (7) to the correct angle and
depth of the cut required.
7
Make sure the work (8) to be cut is firmly
secured to prevent slippage or movement.
8
With a marking instrument (9) such as a pencil,
pen, scribe, etc., draw a straight line (10) across
the work surface to act as a guide for the saw
blade to follow.
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