How to change the Blade on a Ryobi Dual Blade sliding Mitre saw

How to Change a Blade on a Mitre Saw 
 

Safety First 

• Disconnect the battery/disconnect the power before making any adjustments. 
• Wear eye protection and gloves to avoid injury. 
   

Step-by-Step Instructions 

1. Loosen the blade bolt cover screw 
   • Loosen (but do not remove) the screw on the blade bolt cover so you can access the blade bolt. 
      
      
2. Move the lower blade guard out of the way 
   • Swing the guard upward and hold it clear of the blade area. 
   • Keep fingers away from the blade at all times. 
      
3. Engage the spindle lock 
   • Press and hold the spindle lock button to stop the spindle from turning. 
      
4. Loosen the blade bolt 
   • Use the Allen key supplied with the saw to turn the blade bolt clockwise while holding the spindle lock. 
   • Remove the outer flange. 
      
      
5. Remove the old blade 
   • Carefully slide the blade off the spindle. 
   • Note: The inner flange must remain on the spindle. 
      
6. Fit the new blade 
   • Ensure the rotation direction on the blade matches the arrow on the blade guard. 
   • Place the blade onto the spindle against the inner flange. 
      
      
7. Replace the outer flange and tighten the bolt 
   • Position the outer flange with its flat side facing the blade. 
   • Tighten the blade bolt anti-clockwise using the Allen key while holding the spindle lock. 
      
      
8. Lower the blade guard and secure the cover 
   • Ensure the guard moves freely and automatically covers the blade. 
   • Tighten the blade bolt cover screw. 
      

Final Checks 

• Confirm the blade is secure and spins freely without wobble. 
• Reconnect the power only when you are ready to cut.