Undoing Bolt on Circular Saw

[David]

I've got a circular saw where a bolt holds the saw in place, but I cannot shift it. I can't remember if you have to turn it clockwise or anti-clockwise, I thought it was the reverse of a normal bolt. Any ideas how I can shift it?

Dave

[ben]

Look at the blade it should have an arrow stamped on it? indicating it's rotation, the bolt will be the reverse regards to slackning.

Mine has a hole to oneside of the guard where I insert a round peg to loosen the bolt, some have a lever/button to hold the sawblade still

[Paul Mc Cann]

Generally speaking they are left hand threaded

[David Lang]

"Paul Mc Cann" wrote

The thread usually runs opposite to the blade rotation, so the thread tightens when the saw is used.

Dave

[David]

Thanks all, for confirming which way I should be turning it. Will have another go at the weekend.

Dave