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Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by turning the adjusting screw as follows.
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Adjusting screw
1.
Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it counterclockwise.
2.
With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the
adjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes.
3.
Tighten the adjusting screw firmly at the position
where it stops sliding.
NOTE:
Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is
positioned within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface
of the blade (cutting position).
NOTE:
When laser line appears dim and hard to see
because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to a
place where there is less direct sunlight.
Aligning the laser line
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser line.
A
B
A) When you want to obtain the correct size on the left side
of workpiece, shift the laser line to the left of the blade.
B) When you want to obtain the correct size on the right side
of workpiece, shift the laser line to the right of the blade.
NOTE:
Use wood facing against the guide fence
when aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the
side of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel angle
45° and miter angle right 45°).
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before working on the tool.
Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
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Hex wrench
Removing and installing saw blade
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before installing or removing the saw blade.
Accidental start up of the tool may result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Use only the Makita wrench pro-
vided to install or remove the saw blade.
Failure to
use the wrench may result in overtightening or insuf-
ficient tightening of the hex socket bolt and serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Never use or substitute the parts
which are not supplied with this tool.
Using such
parts can cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
After installing the saw blade,
always make sure that it is securely installed.
Loose attachment of the saw blade can cause serious
personal injury.
