I just got this saw for Christmas and can't figure out how to get the blade in. Please give me your suggestions. It seems to be too long to fit.
508808
You have to break it with a pliers, they snap easy and you can use all Jewelry blades
508809
You have to trim the blades. I use a pair of needle nose pliers, the cutter part to trim like 1/2 inch off each end to teeth ae centered. I hope that helps.
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Hi James; I bought this as a gift for my husband. When I asked him he said you have to make the vertical adjustment even with the saw bow. Making the 3 screw holes even. I hope I explained this right.My husband enjoys his saw.
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It takes a bit of fitting. It's been a while since I did this, but I seem to remember having to cut about 5/8 inch off so that the blade would keep tension at the bottom of the stroke. Cut it off in small increments and trial fit it until you get the right length. The "instructions" are not helpful here. I used a hand held diagonal cutter to shorten the blade.
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I have had problems with that as well - sorry I cannot remember what I did. Perhaps someone else can help?
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I think Mr. Hernandez meant the black clamp lever in the back of the saw. I found the answer we needed before he posted by reading all of the comments from other users. The trick was that you to turn the clamp lever in the reverse direction (counter-clockwise) than normal. I kept telling my husband to try counter-clockwise but he insisted that one ALWAYS tightens clamps or screws clockwise. Not this time. By the way, he loves the saw. Good luck.
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My husband just unpacked his Hitachi C10FCE2 miter saw and also cannot get clamp lever to move. We can't find anything bolt or screw that needs to be adjusted in order to get this to move. Any suggestions....please?
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I had problems starting mine as well. However, after reading the instructions more closely I realized I was not following the directions correctly. Make sure that you follow the starting directions exactly. Since then I have used my saw numerous times and it starts every time.
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This is what I am aware of (Plus I do not use mine I don't find them all that great)Easy installation: simply replace the outer blade washer of your miter saw with the laser guide unit.Does not fit 12" Ridgid, Pro-Tech, Makita LS1221 and DeWalt DW705S miter saws produced before 2005.Does not fit Porter-Cable Quick-Change, Skil and worm-drive circular saws. Hope this is some help..... Darryl
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Take the wrench out of its holder and loosen up bolt holding the blade. You will have to engage the blade stop that is located on the front side of the saw. Remove the bold and blade and then to install a new blade just reverse this procedure making sure you install the blade in the correct rotation.
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I would have to say that it looks as though it would fit. My saw is a different model (on a gravity rise) and although I use the attachment anytime I am cutting with the tool, I find a lot of sawdust doesn't get into the bag which I sort of suspected when I bought it. Since I usually do the cutting outdoors, no big deal. If I were working indoors, I would set up some sort of "jury-rigged" vacuum system. Hope this helps.
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Did you find out if they fit? I tried a PORTER-CABLE 338P 3-3/8-Inch 60T Steel Saw Blade Max Life for Plywood and OSB in my Matrix and it did NOT FIT. The problem was not the arbor size, but apparently this blade, made "for Makita" is slightly too big in diameter to fit inside the blade shield.
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Yeah more then likely, i'm having a bit of an issue because my chain saw is electricyour gas McCullah should fit just fine , with the special places for an extra chain, sharpener, instruction book, bottle of oil and safty glasses heck you got room for the lether gloves too. the bar guard isn't fixed permantly into the housing, but you can slide it into the slots so it is or let it be loose. i`m really pleased with it. it keeps the shelf clean and oil free no greesey saw dust ile and the saw stays nice over the winter. i only need the saw about 3 times a year, but when ya do need it it`s all together. Yeah more then likely, i'm having a bit of an issue because my chain saw is electricyour gas McCullah should fit just fine , with the special places for an extra chain, sharpener, instruction book, bottle of oil and safty glasses heck you got room for the lether gloves too. the bar guard isn't fixed permantly into the housing, but you can slide it into the slots so it is or let it be loose. i`m really pleased with it. it keeps the shelf clean and oil free no greesey saw dust ile and the saw stays nice over the winter. i only need the saw about 3 times a year, but when ya do need it it`s all... » Read More Yeah more then likely, i'm having a bit of an issue because my chain saw is electricyour gas McCullah should fit just fine , with the special places for an extra chain, sharpener, instruction book, bottle of oil and safty glasses heck you got room for the lether gloves too. the bar guard isn't fixed permantly into the housing, but you can slide it into the slots so it is or let it be loose. i`m really pleased with it. it keeps the shelf clean and oil free no greesey saw dust ile and the saw stays nice over the winter. i only need the saw about 3 times a year, but when ya do need it it`s all together. « Show Less
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I used a miter saw. Be sure to cut it square and sand to taper the edges to make it easier to fit the rubber tip.You may need to buy a new rubber tip if you can't pry off the exsisting one.
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It is possible that the blade is not all the way in. Mine had to be turned a little and carefully pushed in to the appropriate position. But once I got it on and tried to start it IT froze up on me. I could 't get it appear and ended up sending it back dirty. I DIDN't get another. I got a different brand. I hope you have a better experience than I did. Good luck.
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that is very odd , I take mine apart every shave and clean it and the blade ,sounds like you got a defected one ? since when they go together it doesn't take much to snug it down , I think you would have had to use a vise to break it and I don't see you doing that ,so I would ask amazon
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MattThis a good value piece of equipment. Sufficient power. Might consider upgrading the blade to a cut a finer cut. Also I tweaked my saw following the advice in this video on you tube and it made a significant difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqqcmC5UY5E
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I had the same problem when I first attached the blade....and the instructions sucked; I had to figure out how to do it myself. Vibrated so bad that I couldn't hold it. I simply took the blade off and flipped it over and reattached it and that solved it completely. It runs as smoothly and powerfully as I could want now.
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We bought this blade for our Makita 12" compound miter saw with laser. Sorry, not that knowledgeable when it comes to such things. My husband put the saw blade on, I just ordered it.
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I wish i could help you but the outfeed worked on my saw just fine. I ended up building an outfeed table for it since this being a bolt on addition as opposed to part of the saw was just not as sturdy as it should have been.
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The whole thing is about a foot long. I don't know what it is supposed to fit, but it didn't fit my craftsmen table saw. It is a very misleading description. Hope this helps you!