6 ENGLISH
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
1
2
►
1.
Wrench
2.
Hex wrench
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, hold the outer flange with the
wrench so that it cannot revolve, then use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
1
2
3
4
►
1.
Hex bolt
2.
Saw blade
3.
Outer flange
4.
Inner
flange
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 operation before each use.
CAUTION:
•
The inner flange has a 25 mm diameter on one
side and a 25.4 mm diameter on the other. The
side with 25.4 mm diameter is marked by "25.4".
Use the correct side for the hole diameter of
the blade you intend to use. Mounting the blade
on the wrong side can result in dangerous
vibration.
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2
3
4
5
25
25
25.4
►
1.
Mounting shaft
2.
Inner flange
3.
Outer flange
4.
Hex socket head bolt
5.
Saw blade
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 kick
-
back, possibly causing severe injury.
Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front
grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If
both hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by the
blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without
the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on and
wait until the blade attains full speed. Now simply move
the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping
it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is com
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pleted.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and
your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to prop
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erly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn
or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind
the blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible
serious injury. Release switch, wait for blade to stop
and then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line,
and start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which
exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected
from saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.
