Many homeowners use circular saws for a variety of projects. Saw blades will eventually become dull or damaged and need to be replaced. It is also necessary to change blades when you switch working materials. Some materials such as metal require different blades than wood. This article will tell you how to change a circular saw blade.
Method 1 of 2: Removing the Blade
1Remove the power source from your saw. Unplug wired saws or remove the battery packs from battery-operated saws.Ad
2Set your saw down on a flat surface with the blade facing up.
3Push in the spindle lock button to start removing the bolt from the blade.
4Use the wrench provided with the saw to turn the bolt clock-wise while depressing the lock button. Remove the bolt and blade flange.
5Move the lower guide lever to lift up the corresponding guard. Take the blade off the spindle. You will have to hold the lower guard to keep it from falling back into place.
6Clean the spindle, upper and lower guards to remove dirt and sawdust.Ad
Method 2 of 2: Installing the Blade
1Position the blade on the spindle. Ensure that the blade teeth are pointing in the same direction as the rotation indicated by an arrow. Let go of the lower guard.
2Put the blade flange back onto the spindle and tighten the bolt by hand.
3Tighten the bolt by turning a wrench counter-clockwise while depressing the spindle lock button.AdAd
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- Some saw models have separate washers you must remove while other saws have the washers built into the bolts.
- Check your circular saw's manual. Some saws are loosened and tightened in the opposite direction than stated in the article.
- Always remove the power source from your saw. Failure to do so can result in serious injury if the saw accidentally turns on.
- Wear gloves to protect your hands while handling saw blades.
Things You'll Need
- Wrench (provided with saw)
- Extra blades
Categories: Manual and Power Saws
In other languages:
Español: cambiar la hoja circular de una sierra eléctrica, Русский: поменять дисковую пилу в циркулярной пиле, Italiano: Cambiare la Lama di una Sega Circolare, Português: Trocar a Lâmina de uma Serra Circular
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