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Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement

Introduction

The Spindle Lock on a circular saw is one of the most commonly replaced items. The Spindle Lock wears down due to regular blade replacements. Replacing the Spindle Lock is very moderately easy and doesn’t require any complicated methods.


What you need

  1. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement, Blade: step 1, image 1 of 2 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock 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 Spindle Lock 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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  3. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  4. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement, Lower Blade Guard: step 4, image 1 of 2 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock 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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  6. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • 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 Spindle Lock 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 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the lower blade guard after removing the washer.

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  9. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement, Spindle Lock: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the (M3 x 12 mm) screw using a phillips head screwdriver.

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  10. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Leave the rubber dust cover below the removed screw.

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  11. Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Ridgid Circular Saw R3205 Spindle Lock Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Pull out the Spindle Lock.

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Conclusion

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

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