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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 circular saw 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 circular saw blade.
Electronic function
Constant speed control
The tool is provided with an electronic speed control
which helps maintain a constant blade rotation speed
even under load. A constant blade rotation speed will
result in a very smooth cut.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
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
Installing or removing saw blade
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before installing or removing the circular 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 circular saw blade.
Failure to use the wrench may result in overtightening
or insufficient 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 circular
saw blade, always make sure that it is securely
installed.
Loose attachment of the circular saw blade
can cause serious personal injury.
To remove the circular saw blade, perform the following
steps:
1.
Lock the carriage in the raised position by turning
the stopper lever as illustrated.
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Stopper lever
