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1
2
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1.
Open position
2.
Closed position
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool con
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sistently fails to quickly stop the circular saw blade after switch
lever release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
CAUTION:
The blade brake system is not a
substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL
WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
Electronic function
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following feature(s).
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
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.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
1
►
1.
Hex wrench
Removing or installing circular saw
blade
CAUTION:
Be sure the circular saw blade is
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench to
install or remove the circular saw blade.
To remove the circular saw blade, press the shaft lock
fully so that the circular saw blade cannot revolve and
use the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt. Then remove
the hex bolt, outer flange, circular saw blade and ring
(country specific).
2
1
4
3
►
1.
Shaft lock
2.
Hex wrench
3.
Loosen
4.
Tighten
For tool without the ring
1
2
3
4
5
6
►
1.
Hex bolt
2.
Outer flange
3.
Circular saw blade
4.
Arrow on the circular saw blade
5.
Inner flange
6.
Arrow on the tool
