How to Change a Table Saw Blade

Table saws are used on job sites and in garage workshops for cutting wood. Mount your table saw to a workbench or sturdy table before using, and never mount your table saw with the blade directly in line with yourself or another person. A table saw is every builder's dream tool, but safety precautions and proper rules must be followed. When setting up the table saw or during maintenence, always unplug the tool, especially when changing the saw blade.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Screwdriver Large allen wrench Small allen wrench Table saw blade

1. Remove the two screws that hold the blade plate to the top of the saw table, and lift off the plate.

2. Insert a small allen wrench into the arbor hole on top of the saw table. Use the longer end of the allen wrench.

3. Rotate the saw blade manually until the allen wrench drops into place, preventing the blade from turning.

4. Place the smaller end of a larger allen wrench into the socket head cap screw on the side of the blade.

5. Turn the screw with the allen wrench counterclockwise until it is loosened. Take off the screw, the washer and then the table saw blade.

6. Install a new table saw blade. Replace the washer and then the screw. Using the allen wrench, tighten the screw.

7. Replace the blade plate and tighten the table top screws securely.

Tips & Warnings

• Always keep the blade plate at least 1/32-inch from the blade. You can slide the blade plate away or toward the blade, depending on the thickness of the blade.
• Never change a table saw blade without first unplugging the tool. Be careful when changing a table saw blade. The blades are very sharp.