Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
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the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, slide
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off
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lever which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function
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of lock-off lever.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed 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
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at the front of the tool.
1. Lock-off lever
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2. Switch trigger
1. Shaft lock
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2. Hex wrench
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the
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blade.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock fully 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.
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To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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NOTE:
If a inner flange is removed by chance, install the
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inner flange so that its protrusion (bigger side)
faces inside as shown in the figure.
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.
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.
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1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
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1. Hex bolt
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2. Protrusion
3. Outer flange
4. Saw blade
5. Inner flange
6. Protrusion
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(bigger side)
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1. Hex wrench
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