How to tighten the allen key nut of my Ozito mitre saw blade?

[cbtay1]

 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @cbtay1. It's fantastic to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about tightening a blade.

There should be a spindle lock button on the opposite side of the blade from your image. This button locks the blade in position and allows you to tighten or loosen the bolt. Let me know if you can't find it.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[cbtay1]

Hi Mitchell,

Thanks for your prompt response.

Can you please provide me with a photo of the spindle lock button. Cannot locate it.

Regards 

Bernard 

[MitchellMc]

Hi Bernard (@cbtay1),

I've just run out to a store to grab an image for us. On the right-hand side, behind the handle and motor, you should find a small black lever. Push it in and hold it there. That locks the drive shaft and allows you to tighten the bolt.

Please let me know how you go.

Mitchell

[cbtay1]

Hi Mitchell,

I managed to locate the lever that locks the drive shaft. Thanks.

However, it appears the the nut at centre of the blade is very tight already when I try to tighten it with the Allen key. However, the blade still can rotate freely when turned.

Please advise what I should do next.

Regards 

Bernard 

[MitchellMc]

Have you installed the inner and outer flanges in the correct orientation @cbtay1?

Mitchell

[cbtay1]

Thank you Mitchell,

I managed to resolve the problem. 

Thanks again for your support.

Regards 

Bernard 

[MitchellMc]

That's fantastic to hear @cbtay1.

Would you mind enlightening us on what the issue was, incase some other member comes across this discussion with the same problem in the future? That would be really helpful for them.

Mitchell

[Noyade]

Another member would like to know as well. 👍

It's been a rather Flange day.