Unable loosen blade bolt. One Skil shop said bolt has Left-hand threads, but another said Right-hand threads. Can anyone check their Manual, or Saw, & advise? This saw is 35-40 years old, the heavy silver metal model.
Thanks,

Jack, August 2006

It is ccw

Larry Cooley, October 2012

Mine is RH. To unscrew go counterclockwise.

Matt, January 2007

I have a Skil Model 534 and had a difficult time removing the blade. After using an impact tool I found out it has RH threads.

Ryan, October 2006

I have a Skilsaw without an identification plate. I need replacement brushes and I have just been talking to people at the Service Center. They told me that from my description of the saw that it was a 534. It has a black plastic body, double insulated, and it has a burn out protected motor.
The saw bolt is right handed. I undid it counter clockwise looking at the saw blade.

Coombe, September 2006