TM 9-243USING THE PORTABLE ELECTRIC CIRCULAR SAW - ContinuedSelect the proper saw blade for the task and attach asfollows:1Make sure power to saw is disconnected.2To change saw blades, lock the old blade (1) on thesaw by inserting a punch, screwdriver, nail, etc, inblade hole (2) provided.3Remove the old blade by removing the saw clampscrew and flange (3) using wrench (4) provided.Turn the wrench counterclockwise to loosen blade.6Set the saw’s guides (7) to the correct angle anddepth of the cut required.7Make sure the work (8) to be cut is firmly secured toprevent slippage or movement.8With a marking instrument (9) such as a pencil, pen,scribe, etc., draw a straight line (10) across the worksurface to act as a guide for the saw blade to follow.4Install new saw blade (5) on saw, and make sureteeth (6) are in the correct cutting direction(upwards toward saw).5Tighten clamp and flange screw by turning wrenchclockwise.52-9
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