Use and Care Manual

9ENGLISH

1. Hex bolt 2. Protrusion 3. Outer

ange 4. Circular saw blade 5. Inner ange

6. Protrusion (bigger side)

NOTE: If a inner ange is removed by chance, install

the inner ange so that its protrusion (bigger side)

faces inside as shown in the gure.

When changing the circular saw blade, make sure to

also clean the upper and lower blade guards of accu-

mulated sawdust as discussed in the Maintenance

section. Such efforts do not replace the need to check

lower guard operation before each use.

Hex wrench storage

1. Hex wrench

When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the

gure to keep it from being lost.

Connecting a vacuum cleaner

Optional accessory

1. Dust nozzle (optional accessory) 2. Screw

(optional accessory)

When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,

connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install

the dust nozzle (optional accessory) on the tool using

the screw. Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner

to the dust nozzle as shown in the gure.

OPERATION

CAUTION: Be sure to move the tool forward

in a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool

will result in overheating the motor and dangerous

kickback, possibly causing severe injury.