# Inserting/changing the circular saw blade

- Before carrying out any work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance, tool change etc.), remove the battery from the power tool. There is risk of injury from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.

- Wear protective gloves when fitting the saw blade. Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.

- Do not use abrasive wheels as the application tool under any circumstances.

## Europe

- Only use saw blades that match the specifications given in this operating manual and that are tested and marked in accordance with EN 847-1

## Asia/Africa/Latin America

- Only use saw blades that match the specifications given in this operating manual and on the power tool.

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You will find an overview of recommended saw blades at the end of these operating instructions.

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To change tools, we recommend that you place the power tool down on the front side of the motor housing.

- Press and hold the spindle lock button (6).

- Do not press the spindle lock button (6) while the saw spindle is moving. The power tool may become damaged if this happens.

- Use the hex key (30) to undo the clamping bolt (29) in rotational direction ➊.

- Swing the retracting blade guard (15) back and hold on to it firmly.

- Remove the clamping flange (28) and the saw blade (27) from the saw spindle (25).

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To change tools, we recommend that you place the power tool down on the front side of the motor housing.

- Clean the saw blade (27) and all the clamping elements to be fitted.

- Swing the retracting blade guard (15) back and hold on to it firmly.

- Place the saw blade (27) on the mounting flange (26). The cutting direction of the teeth (direction of the arrow on the saw blade) must match the rotational direction of the arrow on the retracting blade guard (15).

- Attach the clamping flange (28) and screw in the clamping bolt (29) in rotational direction ➋. Ensure that the mounting flange (26) and clamping flange (28) are installed in the correct position.

- Press and hold the spindle lock button (6).

- Use the hex key (30) to tighten the clamping bolt (29) in rotational direction ➋. The tightening torque should be 6–9 Nm, which corresponds to hand-tight plus ¼ turn.