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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before
carrying out any work on the tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
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Do not use saw blades which do not comply with the characteristics
specified in these instructions.
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Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
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Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the blade.
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Never depress the shaft lock while the saw is running.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock fully so that the blade cannot revolve
and 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.
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.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
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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.
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 completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and your speed of advance
uniform. If the cut fails to properly 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.
1. Hex wrench
2. Shaft lock
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1. Hex socket head bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
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