Makita 5044KB, Instruction Manual

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To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
Install the cup washer, inner flange, saw blade, outer flange
and hex bolt on the spindle in that order. BE SURE TO
TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
After installing the blade, install the dust box and tighten the
clamping screw to secure the dust box.
When changing blade, make sure to also clean upper and
lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust. Such efforts do
not, however, replace the need to check lower guard opera-
tion before each use.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure
to keep it from being lost.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line gently.
Forcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the
motor and dangerous kickback, possibly causing severe
injury.
• When using diamond wheels, always follow the following
instructions.
• Check the wheel carefully for cracks or damage before
operation. Cracked or damaged wheels will cause a
serious injury to operator.
• Do not use water. Water may get into the motor, causing
an electric shock hazard.
• If the cutting action of the diamond wheel begins to
diminish, use an old discarded coarse grit bench grinder
wheel or concrete block to dress the diamond wheel. To
do this, tightly secure the bench grinder wheel or
concrete block and cut in it.
1. Saw blade
2. Hex bolt
3. Outer flange
4. Inner flange
5. Cup washer
1 4
2 3
5
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1. Hex wrench
1
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