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center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
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NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function
of lock-off button.
Lighting up the lamps
Fig.17
CAUTION:
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This is not a rainproof light. Do not wash the light in
water or use it in a rain or a wet area. Such a
conduct can cause an electric shock and fume.
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Do not touch the lens of the light, as it is very hot
while it is lighted or shortly after it is turned off. This
may cause a burn to a human body.
•
Do not apply impact to the light, which may cause
damage or shorted service time to it.
•
Do not keep casting the beam of the light to your
eyes. This can cause your eyes to be hurt.
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Do not cover the light with clothes, carton,
cardboard or similar objects while it is lighted,
which can cause a fire or an ignition.
Push the upper position of the switch for turning on the
light and the lower position for off.
Move the light to shift an area of lighting.
Fig.18
NOTE:
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Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
Be careful not to scratch the lens of light, or it may
lower the illumination.
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.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
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Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may
result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt. This could cause a personal injury.
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
Fig.19
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
Fig.20
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the
surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow
on the blade case. Install the outer flange and hex bolt,
and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt
(left-handed) securely counterclockwise while pressing
the shaft lock.
Fig.21
Fig.22
CAUTION:
For all countries other than European countries
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The silver ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter is
factory-installed onto the spindle. The black ring 25
mm in outer diameter is included as standard
equipment. Before mounting the blade onto the
spindle, always be sure that the correct ring for the
arbor hole of the blade you intend to use is
installed onto the spindle.
For European countries
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The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is
factory-installed onto the spindle.
Install the flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket
wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely counterclockwise
while pressing the shaft lock.
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Lower the handle to make sure that the
blade guard moves properly. Make sure shaft lock has
released spindle before making cut.
Dust bag
Fig.23
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it
onto the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the
dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove
particles adhering to the insides which might hamper
further collection.
NOTE:
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If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,
more efficient and cleaner operations can be
performed.
Securing workpiece
WARNING:
•
It is extremely important to always secure the
workpiece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure
to do so can cause the tool to be damaged and/or
the workpiece to be destroyed. PERSONAL
INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cutting
operation, DO NOT raise the blade until the blade
has come to a complete stop.
CAUTION:
•
When cutting long workpieces, use supports that
are as high as the top surface level of the turn base.
Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and/or
