Does this have a built-in blade lock for use when changing blades?
1017270
A blade lock is not very common on circular saws, so no, it does not have a blade lock, but it is easy to jam the blade against a piece of wood like you were going to cut it (With the motor off) and loosen the nut that way. It does come with a wrench to change the blades.
432837
Ok, it doesn't have a button, but the blade spindle is stationary when not on. The blade changing is really easy to do.
1609020
No, the blades have two plastic pivots. The razor has a button that expands two little arms. when released they contract and latch onto the pivots on the blades securing the blade to the razor.
521715
It does have a liner lock mechanism in place and it works great. Fast opening and closing. The thing is huge though but the wood on the handle is beatiful and the blade is carbon steel.
1890300
YES ! With the switch on the body you may select either "Clockwise" or "Counter Clockwise" rotation of the blades.
545592
No it doesn't. To change blades one needs to place the blade on a block of wood (or similar) to stop it from rotating. However, if one doesn't need to change blades often, that shouldn't be a major issue.
2244091
There is a small metal piece that will lock the blade to stay open, you have to move it over and close the blade at the same time. This piece is where the blade is when it is closed. Hard to explain, but it's a small ridged piece.
289905
No but there are multiple adjustments. This eliminates the need to change blades.
895237
Yes as just received today a brand new unit. Mine was about 8 years old and the latch for the tool was not locking. Nice to get a new unit!
1340096
It is a lock blade knife. It is a line lock blade, you have to slide the lock mechanism out of the way to close. Be careful
359376
yes- it has the same lever changing option as all Schlage locks with the pin tool that comes with most locks (which also lets you change the direction to a left handle). They also sell this model with the straight lever elsewhere.
808306
Sadly no. It snaps into place and is great for things like whittling wood, and general knife-use tasks, but if you require a true locked blade, this won't be it. Hope this helps. J.
102881
has a regular folding knife liner lock you move with your thumb. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ri6s-qR-VI
187263
Yes is does, one finger extends the blade into locking position. For the price you get what you get but I like it.
417704
Yes. There is a graduated scale with a locking lever located on the back side of the stationary blade guard at the rear of this saw.
706343
Yes, when the blade is opened it is locked in place by a spring loaded tab that rests against the base of the blade. It is released by a side movement with the thumb, not too unique as many brands have this feature.
265560
Look at the inside of the handle there a metal liner wits serrationz it. Oust right to left on it. And carefully close blade. It a liner lock.