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To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
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:
•
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, first remove the clamping screws
which secure the dust box, then remove the dust box.
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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After installing the blade, install the dust box and tighten
the clamping screws to secure the dust box.
When changing blade, make sure to also clean the
upper and lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust
as discussed in the Maintenance section. Such efforts
do not replace the need to check lower guard operation
before each use.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
•
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.
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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 material dust being
ejected from saw. Use eye protection to help avoid
injury.
Rip fence (Guide rule)
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1. Rip fence
(Guide rule)
1. Rear handle
2. Front grip
3. Base
1. Saw blade
2. Hex bolt
3. Outer flange
4. Inner flange
1. Wrench
2. Shaft lock
1. Dust box
2. Screws
