Kapex Blade Guard Won't Retract - Problem Solved!

[Len R]

Hi all. When I re-installing the blade on my Kapex 120 I neglected to seat the retaining washer properly. When I started the machinge the blade came loose and bounced around inside the blade guard for about a second before I shut it off. I reset the retaining washer properly but not the blade guard will not retract. The possible fixes I found on this forum all involve removing the blade, which I can't do because the blade guard can't be retracted. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Len

 

[Len R]

Fixed! I noticed that the guard was off center, and when trying to retract, hitting the top of the saw housing. After moving it around and pushing side to side, it snapped back into the track it rides in (or so I assume). Saw works great.