RIDGID R848 Operator's Manual page 14

MAINTENANCE
 Remove the blade and blade clamp.
 Remove the old blade from the blade holder.
 Clean any sawdust or wood chips from around the blade
area.
 Place the new blade in position on the blade holder, with
the three screws aligned with the screw holes.
 Replace the blade clamp.
 Replace and retighten the three blade-securing screws
using the blade wrench.
 Repeat the above procedure to change the other blade.
REPLACING THE BELT
See Figures 17 - 18.
When replacing the belt, use the recommended replacement
belt only, RIDGID part number 570279001.
 Lock the switch by placing the lock-off button in the
center position.
 Remove belt cover screws.
 Remove the belt cover.
 Remove the old drive belt from the small pulley by turning
the large pulley in a counterclockwise direction. As you
turn the belt, pull and work it off the small pulley until it
has been completely removed from both pulleys.
 Install the new belt over the large pulley. As you turn the
belt, push and work it onto the small pulley, turning the
pulley clockwise until the belt is in place.
 Replace the belt cover.
 Install belt cover screws and tighten securely, but do not
overtighten.
TAPERED
EDGE OF
BLADE
BLADE
CLAMP
SCREWS
PULLEY
PULLEY
14 — English
BLADE
BLADE
PULLEY
BELT
Fig. 16
BELT
COVER
SCREWS
Fig. 17
PULLEY
BELT
Fig. 18