CAUTION:
Before installing 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.
When not operating the tool, depress the lock-off
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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.
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.
Installing or removing saw blade
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CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or foreign matter
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adhering to the blade and/or blade holder. Failure
to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the
blade, resulting in a serious personal injury.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
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immediately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
Always secure the blade firmly. Insufficient
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tightening of the blade may cause blade breakage
or serious personal injury.
Use only B type blades. Using blades other than B
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type blades causes insufficient tightening of the
blade, resulting in a serious personal injury.
1. Blade holder
2. Bolt
3. Hex wrench
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To install the blade, loosen the bolt counterclockwise on
the blade holder with the hex wrench.
With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the blade into
the blade holder as far as it will go. Make sure that the
back edge of the blade fits into the roller. Then tighten the
bolt clockwise to secure the blade.
To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
NOTE:
Occasionally lubricate the roller.
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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.
First, insert the hex wrench into the hole. Then push it
into the hook until it locked.
Dust cover
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CAUTION:
Always wear safety goggles even when operating
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the tool with the dust cover lowered.
Lower the dust cover to prevent chips from flying.
However, when making bevel cuts, raise it all the way.
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1. Bolt
2. Blade
3. Roller
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1. Hook
2. Hex wrench
1. Dust cover