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Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch
trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower
guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING
LOWER GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
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
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.
Release the lock lever of blade steady device.
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.
After installing the blade, lock the lock lever.
When changing blade, make sure to also clean upper
and lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust. Such
efforts do not, however, replace the need to check lower
guard operation before each use.
CAUTION:
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The inner flange has a 25 mm (63/64”) diameter on
one side and a 25.4 mm (1”) diameter on the other.
The side with 25.4 mm (1”) diameter is marked by
“25.4”.
Use the correct side for the hole diameter of the
blade you intend to use. Mounting the blade on the
wrong side can result in dangerous vibration.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
To remove the hex wrench, push the shorter side of it out
with your finger. Then remove the hex wrench.
1. Shaft lock
2. Hex wrench
1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Inner flange
4. Saw blade
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1. Mounting shaft
2. Inner flange
3. Outer flange
4. Hex bolt
5. Blade
1. Lever
2. Hex wrench
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