How do you install the circular blade on the circular saw? It just doesn ot go in easy after removing the clamp washer & bolt. Is there a trick?
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Well you have to go through some gyrations with the blade guard, but it will go back on. Please do not use a hammer :o)
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I had the same frustration, at first, too. Out of that frustration I broke one of my cardinal rules, which is "to never force something". After putting on my toughest work gloves, I muscled it over the hub and between the plastic blade guard. It finally got seated properly. I don't know if I just got lucky or not, and am sure there are plenty out there who would call me a jerk for trying (and they are probably right). This saw is a very good tool overall. It's just too bad that the blade mounting instruction does not address this in more detail. If I had it to do again, I would try calling B&D;, first, to see if there is a better (or right) way to install the blade. I had the same frustration, at first, too. Out of that frustration I broke one of my cardinal rules, which is "to never force something". After putting on my toughest work gloves, I muscled it over the hub and between the plastic blade guard. It finally got seated properly. I don't know if I just got lucky or not, and am sure there are plenty out there who would call me a jerk for trying (and they are probably right). This saw is a very good tool overall. It's just too bad that the blade mounting instruction does not address this in more detail. If I had it to do again, I would... » Read More I had the same frustration, at first, too. Out of that frustration I broke one of my cardinal rules, which is "to never force something". After putting on my toughest work gloves, I muscled it over the hub and between the plastic blade guard. It finally got seated properly. I don't know if I just got lucky or not, and am sure there are plenty out there who would call me a jerk for trying (and they are probably right). This saw is a very good tool overall. It's just too bad that the blade mounting instruction does not address this in more detail. If I had it to do again, I would try calling B&D;, first, to see if there is a better (or right) way to install the blade. « Show Less
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You just have to hold your mouth right and keep fiddling with it. It took me a long time and a lot of frustration. ..then it just magically dropped in
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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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This will not fit, the blades are too big. I agree with the other answer here - you shouldn't use a dado blade on a circular saw. http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/power-tools-and-machinery/dado-blade-circular-saw
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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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Either problem with set up or with the saw. I have never had a problem. Sorry, not much help.
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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 are several screws on the edges that snug the insert in the saw. You should only need to adjust them once - they stay put. After the initial cut, I never had to adjust my insert again. Just follow the instructions included with the insert.
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I can't answer specifically for this item because I gave it away as a gift. However, I've never seen a circular saw that doesn't have a depth adjustment. You should be able to loosen the flat plate and adjust it downward to lessen the depth of the cut.
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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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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.
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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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As with any circular saw plunge cuts are difficult. You have to raise the guard, get a little forward motion, and cut slowly with the blade at full speed to avoid the kickback. This worked fairly well on my hardwood flooring. I then used a spiral saw to trim behind the cut.
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If you need to adjust the blade square to the fence, loosen all of the bolts but leave one end a bit tight. This allows you to pivot the fence on this one bolt to find square and the you can tighten down the rest.You will find that sawdust builds up in the housing surrounding the spring that holds the blade in an upright position. As time goes by, the blade will get lower and lower and the guard will get higher and higher. It's easiest to clean this area from behind the saw with a piece of 12 gauge electrical wire and a vacuum or air hose. If this is not done regularly, you end up with a very dangerous situation - an unguarded blade. If you need to adjust the blade square to the fence, loosen all of the bolts but leave one end a bit tight. This allows you to pivot the fence on this one bolt to find square and the you can tighten down the rest.You will find that sawdust builds up in the housing surrounding the spring that holds the blade in an upright position. As time goes by, the blade will get lower and lower and the guard will get higher and higher. It's easiest to clean this area from behind the saw with a piece of 12 gauge electrical wire and a vacuum or air hose. If this is not done regularly, you end up... » Read More If you need to adjust the blade square to the fence, loosen all of the bolts but leave one end a bit tight. This allows you to pivot the fence on this one bolt to find square and the you can tighten down the rest.You will find that sawdust builds up in the housing surrounding the spring that holds the blade in an upright position. As time goes by, the blade will get lower and lower and the guard will get higher and higher. It's easiest to clean this area from behind the saw with a piece of 12 gauge electrical wire and a vacuum or air hose. If this is not done regularly, you end up with a very dangerous situation - an unguarded blade. « Show Less
735106
No problem at all. Just loosen the adjustment knob, open the top and bottom and remove the blade. Same as all other band saws.
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You just clamp it on an spin it. Its really easy an cuts great. Hope that helps you.
466280
Hi. The previous responses about the blade lock and/or seating the blade may be the problem. Another thought was that the blades are not the "t" type blades required for the saw. I have had no problems with my saw and really like it.
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The allen wrench is provided in the handle near the battery on the right hand side. Push in the blade lock button at the top of the blade guard to stop the motion. Loosen the bolt with the allen wrench until the clamp is removed. (The bolt is reverse threaded, so it is clockwise to loosen, counterclockwise to tighten, the opposite of most bolts.) Place the blade between the inner and outer washer guards. Pull back the blade guard to insert the blade into place. Use the allen wrench to tighten the bolt into place (using the blade lock button to stop the blade motion). Make sure the blade is securely in place before using. The allen wrench is provided in the handle near the battery on the right hand side. Push in the blade lock button at the top of the blade guard to stop the motion. Loosen the bolt with the allen wrench until the clamp is removed. (The bolt is reverse threaded, so it is clockwise to loosen, counterclockwise to tighten, the opposite of most bolts.) Place the blade between the inner and outer washer guards. Pull back the blade guard to insert the blade into place. Use the allen wrench to tighten the bolt into place (using the blade lock button to stop the blade motion). Make sure... » Read More The allen wrench is provided in the handle near the battery on the right hand side. Push in the blade lock button at the top of the blade guard to stop the motion. Loosen the bolt with the allen wrench until the clamp is removed. (The bolt is reverse threaded, so it is clockwise to loosen, counterclockwise to tighten, the opposite of most bolts.) Place the blade between the inner and outer washer guards. Pull back the blade guard to insert the blade into place. Use the allen wrench to tighten the bolt into place (using the blade lock button to stop the blade motion). Make sure the blade is securely in place before using. « Show Less
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Hi! Yes I found that out too when I got it!! Just pull one of the blades out toward u like the round end of the blade. Do it slowly.