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Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Lower Blade Guard Replacement

Introduction

The lower blade guard on a circular saw is to keep the user safe. The lower blade guard protects the blade from getting damaged and also protects the user from getting cut by the saw. If the lower blade guard is damaged (bent or broken) the guard should be replaced because you could be injured if the saw malfuctions. Replacing the lower blade guard is moderatly easy and doesn’t require any steps that are too complicated.

What you need

  1. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Lower Blade Guard Replacement, Blade: step 1, image 1 of 2 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Lower Blade Guard Replacement, Blade: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Press the black spindle lock and hold it down.

    • While keeping the spindle lock pressed down use a 6mm allen wrench to remove the 5/16-18 x 0.55 inch screw.

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  2. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Lower Blade Guard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Release the spindle lock and remove the outer flange by lifting it off the output shaft.

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    • With the outer flange removed retract the lower blade guard into the upper blade guard housing by pushing on the black lever.

    • Slide the blade out of from the bottom of the saw.

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  5. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Lower Blade Guard Replacement, Lower Blade Guard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Lower Blade Guard Replacement, Lower Blade Guard: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a prying tool or your fingers to remove the inner flange.

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    • Remove the external retaining ring with a screwdriver by expanding it and then prying it out.

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  7. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Lower Blade Guard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • After removing the external retaining ring, remove (OD50 x ID42 x 0.8t) washer.

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  8. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Lower Blade Guard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Lower Blade Guard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the lower blade guard after removing the washer.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Thank you so VERY much! I was stuck and this was perfectly described!

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