Genuine Makita replacement part, this item is sold individually. The purpose of the 231806-7 Tension Spring is to raise and lower the telescoping lower guard. When you make a cut the Lower Guard will raise up inside of the upper guard, as you get to the end of your cut the Spring will cause the lower guard to return to it original position. The spring is attached to the Lower Guard and also to the upper Guard housing.
1. Removed circular saw blade
2. Held spring with needle nose pliers
3. Slipped each end of spring into small holes on opposite side of blade guard.
4. Replaced saw blade.
Fortunately I had an identical saw available to use as a reference. Location of the attachment holes are quite small but easy t
... Read moreo find if if you have a reference. Only took 5 minutes to complete!!
With the wrench you remove the blade.
Remove the retaining clip.
Fit the shield onto the shaft housing.
Replace the retaining clip.
Install the return spring.
Install the shield arm with the screw.
Replace the blade.
1. removed the blade
2. attached both ends of the spring as intended on guard and stud
3 replaced blade
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