How do you install the circular blade on the circular saw? It just doesn ot go in easy after removing the clamp washer &amp; bolt. Is there a trick?
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As I recall it was tricky getting that blade in because something was obstructing it, but I can't remember what. I got it in after a few minutes of fiddling around though so if you don't have it in by now send me an email and I'll take the blade off and see what I have to do to put it back in john.hawley@wright.edu.
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The lower wheel was a tiny bit out of true. The blade that comes with the saw (5/8") rode perfectly on the wheel. But when I changed to a 1/4 or 1/8 inch blade it started riding on the outside of the wheel. Customer service walked me through the process of getting that straight. Customer service was friendly and helpful without being condescending. Also we looked at the brand of blade I was using. Also it turns out that Timberwolf blades did not work well on the saw. What we saw was that two blades the same width had way different tension settings when installed on the saw. I hope that helps. The lower wheel was a tiny bit out of true. The blade that comes with the saw (5/8") rode perfectly on the wheel. But when I changed to a 1/4 or 1/8 inch blade it started riding on the outside of the wheel. Customer service walked me through the process of getting that straight. Customer service was friendly and helpful without being condescending. Also we looked at the brand of blade I was using. Also it turns out that Timberwolf blades did not work well on the saw. What we saw was that two blades the same width had way different tension settings when installed on the saw. I hope that... » Read More The lower wheel was a tiny bit out of true. The blade that comes with the saw (5/8") rode perfectly on the wheel. But when I changed to a 1/4 or 1/8 inch blade it started riding on the outside of the wheel. Customer service walked me through the process of getting that straight. Customer service was friendly and helpful without being condescending. Also we looked at the brand of blade I was using. Also it turns out that Timberwolf blades did not work well on the saw. What we saw was that two blades the same width had way different tension settings when installed on the saw. I hope that helps. « Show Less
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I am not sure I understand the question. The guide acts and looks like a big fat washer. It sets between the blade and the arbor bolt head. You tighten the bolt down with the same amount of torque you normally would. There should not be anything coming loose.
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I have cut through 4" square tubing 3/8 thick with no problem. Make sure the clamp is on good and tight - any slipping and it does a number on the blade. I have bought a new blade after hundreds of cuts but have yet to put it on. Great saw
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Call the company. They actually make a special chain for this saw. I found that out the hard way.
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Hi, this is Mike. I have not had too change out mine yet but did look at it. If you look at the orange cutting head you will see an orange knob type lever. You will then need to slide it all the way to the unlocked position and it has black print to designate lock and unlocked position. Once in unlocked position you will need to grab the orange circular casing that holds the blade then wiggle and pull outward at the same time and it will unsnap from the main unit. The blade and the orange housing are replaced as an assembly to protect you from being cut by the sharp blade. Once that is removed simply snap in the new blade and housing into them main unit and slide the orange lever back to the locked position and you should be good to go. Hope this helps. Thanks, Mike
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I'll see if I can't figure out which of my washers came from this insert, but here's a little advice:It sounds like you're asking so you can determine where to cut the hole for the blade... You'll get a better result with zero-clearance if you don't cut the hole, but rather make the insert, and then raise the blade through the insert itself. This will make the hole perfectly sized and positioned, with no measuring involved.See here:http://youtu.be/lQiiU5W2vHk?t=7m15s
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You really DON'T want to do that. It'll most likely require removing the blade guard and that's NOT a good thing. That being said - UNPLUG IT, remove the existing blade (and NOT the guard) and see if the bigger one fits SAFELY inside the guard. Spin it by hand while raising and lowering the guard. If you have 100% clearance, then its OK to use. The slightest rub - and the solution is to buy a new saw or another blade. Stay SAFE....
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I searched around the internet to find the answer. To loosen the bevel clamp lever (the black plastic handle on the back for tilting the saw left and right) you need to turn the handle clockwise, the opposite of a regular screw, and also opposite of what the manual indicates. Hope that helps.
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There should be a wrench that came with it, usually slide into the back of the saw, there is a holder for it there, make sure the saw is unplugged and unscrew the bolt in the center, using something like a piece of wood to keep the blade from rotating while unscrewing the bolt
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I had no problem fitting my blade onto my saw. My Frued dado cutters were tight fitting onto the arbor when I first got them, but over time I did not have a problem. You may have to send the set back for one that fits properly.
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Lower the blade all the way down. You will need 2 wrenches, what size I dont know right off hand, go to the center nut holding the blade in. Use 1 wrench to hold the nut still on one side and use the other wrench to turn the other side counter clockwise. Make sure you put the new blade on the same way you take the used one off.
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Not good. I used a piece of 1x1 and a clamp on either end and it worked great! I love the saw.
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No, I have not installed a 6" dado blade on a 7 1/4" circular saw. I looked at my 7 1/4" saw and the guard limits how wide a dado assembly could fit. Unless, of course, the guard was removed.A friend of mine used his saw in the fashion that you describe. He is missing part of his fore finger. BE CAREFUL!!!
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You don't need holes in your bar! Just slide the bar into the clamp close to the saw, and tighten the two bolts underneath the clamp! then you are set!
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Not to worry...lay blade on a flat surface and place washer ring over the center hole of the blade...then use firm finger pressure to press the washer into the hole of the blade. Jiggle it a bit if you have to, but it usually just presses right into the hole and stays there while you fit the blade onto the grinder. Secure the blade by tightening the arbor nut that comes with the grinder and you're in business. Put the washer in a safe place afterwards or tape it to the blade so it doesn't get misplaced. Pretty straightforward. No secret tricks. Good luck!
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I mounted mine on a Craftsman saw and had to drill. I drilled the mount not the saw. Chances are you may have to drill.