Switch action
1
► 1 . Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
1
B
► 1 . Lock-off button
CAUTION:
•
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the
tool, always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
•
When not operating the tool, depress the lock-
off button from A side to lock the switch trigger in
the OFF position.
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button from B side
and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, always press in the lock-off button from A side.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Lighting up the lamps
2
•
To turn on the lamp, pull the trigger. Release the trigger
to turn it off.
NOTE:
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ASSEMBLY
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Installing or removing saw blade
A
•
•
•
•
To install the blade, open the tool opener to the position
shown in the figure.
1
► 1 . Tool opener
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CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp,
or it may lower the illumination.
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool.
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or foreign matter
adhering to the blade and/or blade holder.
Failure to do so may cause insufficient tighten-
ing of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme-
diately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
Tighten the saw blade securely. Failure to do so
may cause a serious injury.
When you remove the saw blade, be careful not
to hurt your fingers with the top of the blade or
the tips of workpiece.