Makita 5046D, Instruction Manual

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Dust collection
CAUTION:
• Never cut workpieces covered/stained with thinner, gasoline, oil or the
like. If the dust box is stained with them, it may crack, causing an injury to
operator.
This tool is equipped with the dust box to collect dust and cut chips. When the
dust box is about two thirds full, empty its contents. To do so, press the lever
to unlock the dust cap and open it. Tip the rear of the tool down to empty the
dust box.
Cleaner cutting operations can be performed by connecting this tool to Makita
vacuum cleaner. Remove the rubber cap from the dust cap and connect the
vacuum cleaner hose to the dust cap.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position
when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is
provided. To start the tool, push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trig-
ger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is
removed before carrying out any work on the tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
• Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the blade.
To remove the blade, first remove the clamping screw which secures the dust
box, then remove the dust box.
Press the shaft lock so that the blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to
loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange
and blade.
1. Lever
2. Rubber cap
3. Dust cap
1
2
3
001393
1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
1
2
001409
1. Clamping screw
1. Hex wrench
2. Shaft lock
1
001414
1
2
001430