To start the tool, push in the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench provided to install or
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remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex
bolt. This could cause serious injury to the
operator.
Do not touch the blade with your bare hand
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immediately after cutting, it may be extremely hot
and could burn your skin. Put on pair of gloves
when removing a hot blade.
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To remove the blade, first push and turn the knob which
secures the dust cover clockwise to the
remove the dust cover. Press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen
the hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the outer
flange and blade.
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To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. Always install the blade so that the arrow on the
blade points in the same direction as the arrow on the
blade case.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT SECURELY.
1. Dust cover
2
2. Knob
symbol and
1. Hex wrench
2
2. Shaft lock
1
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After installing the blade, replace the dust cover. Slide the
dust cover carefully so that the slot of its front fits the rib of
the blade case. Make sure the dust cover fits properly then
push and turn the knob counterclockwise to the
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Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory)
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The handy rip fence (guide rule) allows you to do
extra-accurate straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up
snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in
position with the clamp screw on the front of the base. It
also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Never twist or force the tool in the cut. This may
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cause
motor
kickback, resulting in serious injury to the operator.
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1. Hex socket head
bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Carbide-tipped
saw blade
4. Inner flange
4
3
1. Slot
2. Rib
2
1. Rip fence (Guide
rule)
2
2. Screw
overload
and/or
a
1. Carbide-tipped
saw blade
2
2. Workpiece
1
symbol.
dangerous