Use and Care Manual

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 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 immediately

after cutting, it may be extremely hot and could burn your

skin. Put on pair of gloves when removing a hot blade.

To remove the blade, first push and turn the knob which

secures the dust cover clockwise to the symbol and

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.

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.

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 symbol.

1. Dust cover

2. Knob

1. Hex wrench

2. Shaft lock

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1. Hex socket head bolt

2. Outer flange

3. Carbide-tipped saw blade

4. Inner flange

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1. Slot

2. Rib

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