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For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the B
position with it.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
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Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
For tool with lock button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then
push in the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
For tool with lock-off button
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
For tool without lock button and lock-off button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
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
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CAUTION:
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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.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the 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.
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The inner flange has a certain diameter protrusion on
one side of it and a different diameter protrusion on the
other side. Choose a correct side on which protrusion fits
into the saw blade hole perfectly.
Next, mount the inner flange onto the mounting shaft so
that the correct side of protrusion on the inner flange
faces outward and then place saw blade and outer flange.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE
SECURELY.
CAUTION:
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Make sure that the protrusion "a" on the inner
flange that is positioned outside fits into the
saw blade hole "a" perfectly.
Mounting the blade
on the wrong side can result in the dangerous
vibration.
1. Mounting shaft
2. Inner flange
3. Saw blade
4. Outer flange
5. Hex bolt
1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
1. Hex wrench
2. Shaft lock
1. Switch trigger
2. Lock button /
Lock-off button