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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 clockwise. 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
COUNTERCLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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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.
Hex wrench storage
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When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
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When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect a
Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the dust nozzle on
the tool using the screw. Then connect a hose of the vacuum
cleaner to the dust nozzle as shown in the figure.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
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Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until it
locks in place. If you can see the red part on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury
to you or someone around you.
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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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If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
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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
1. Rear handle
2. Front grip
3. Base
1. Hose
2. Vacuum cleaner
1. Dust nozzle
2. Screw
1. Hex wrench
1. Inner flange
2. Saw blade
3. Outer flange
4. Hex. bolt
