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Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+)

The spreader/riving knife included with this machine

is 0.09" (2.3mm) thick and is designed for 12" diameter

blades only.

When choosing a standard blade, make sure the blade

size meets the requirements listed below. (This does not

apply to dado blades.) The thickness of the blade body

and teeth can be measured with calipers or any precision

measuring device.

Blade Size Requirements:

• Body Thickness: 0.074"–0.082"

(1.9mm–2.1mm)

• Kerf (Tooth) Thickness: 0.114"–0.122" (2.9mm–

3.1mm)

Blade Requirements

Figure 2. Loosening arbor nut.

To install a new blade, do these steps:

1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

2. Remove the table insert and blade guard/riving

knife, depending on what is installed.

3. Use the arbor wrenches to loosen and remove the

arbor nut, flange, and blade.

Note: The arbor nut has right hand threads; turn it

counterclockwise to loosen.

4. Slide the blade over the arbor with the teeth facing

the front of the saw, as shown in Figure 3.

5. Re-install the arbor flange and the arbor nut, then

tighten them against the blade with the wrenches

included with the saw, as shown in Figure

2. DO NOT

overtighten.

6. Re-install the blade guard/riving knife and the table

insert.

Blade Installation

Figure 3. Example of correct blade direc-

tion and blade components installation

order.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 87 88

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