- 13 -Front cover Lock buttonFig. 4If there is dust inside the dust case, disengagethe dust case lock button, detach the dust case,and remove the dust. After doing so, reattach thedust case. (See Fig. 5)Dust caseLock buttonFig. 5Installing BladeFollow these steps:1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.2. Remove any cutting debris from blade area.3. Use the retracting handle to retract (open)the lower guard.4. Install the blade as illustrated. (See Fig. 6)Make sure that both the direction arrow onthe blade and the direction arrow on thetransparent guard point in the same direc-tion.5. Set the outer washer in place.6. Insert the hex bolt.7. Hold the spindle lock button down. This pre-vents the blade from rotating.8. Tighten the hex bolt securely with the provid-ed hex wrench. Store the hex wrench.NOTE:Keep the hex wrench in the storage slot onthe tool’s body when not using it.WARNINGFailure to follow these instructions can result inserious personal injury.Removing BladeCAUTION:The blade will be hot right after cutting. Be sureto let the blade cool down before removing it.Follow these steps:1. Remove the battery pack from the tool.2. Hold the spindle lock button down. This pre-vents the blade from rotating.3. Use the provided hex wrench to loosen thehex bolt.NOTE:Keep the hex wrench in the storage slot onthe tool’s body when not using it.4. Remove the hex bolt and outer washer.5. Use the retracting handle to retract (open)the lower guard.6. Carefully remove the blade.7. Clean the tool if necessary.CAUTION:Be careful to avoid cutting your hands on theblade.• When disposing of a blade, secure it inside heavyor corrugated paper. This will help prevent anyonefrom being cut by the discarded blade.