How to replace a table saw blade

This DIY repair guide explains how to replace the blade on a table saw. Change the blade to suit the woodworking projects or if the saw blade has worn out, causing the blade to bind or burn into the wood. Inspect the blade regularly and replace it with the manufacturer-approved table saw part if it's dull or damaged.

Use these steps to replace the blade on Craftsman, Mastercraft, Tradesman, Companion, Emerson, DeWalt and Ryobi table saws.

Instructions

1. Shut off the electricity

Unplug the table saw’s power cord from the wall outlet.

2. Remove the blade guard

Loosen the blade-tilt locking knob and tilt the blade to a 90-degree angle.

Raise the blade to its highest cutting position.

Push the red button on the blade guard and lift off the blade guard assembly.

3. Remove the table insert

Insert a slot screwdriver into the large hole in the table and pry out the table insert.

4. Remove the saw blade

Use the 2 blade wrenches supplied with the table saw to remove the blade arbor nut.

Remove the outer flange washer and saw blade from the arbor.

5. Install the new blade

Position the new blade on the arbor and reinstall the flange washer and arbor nut.

Firmly tighten the arbor nut using the 2 blade wrenches supplied with the table saw.

6. Reinstall the table insert

Push the table insert into the top of the table.

7. Reinstall the blade guard

Push the red release button on the blade guard and reinstall the blade guard assembly on the riving knife. Release the red button.

8. Restore power

Plug the table saw into the electrical outlet.