Use and Care Manual

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► 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Hex socket bolt (left-

handed) 4. Loosen 5. Tighten

Installing the blade

Mount the blade carefully onto the spindle, making

sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the

blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade

case.

► 1. Arrow on the blade case 2. Arrow on the blade

Install the outer ange and hex socket bolt. Tighten the

hex socket bolt counterclockwise using the hex wrench

while pressing the shaft lock.

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► 1. Hex socket bolt 2. Outer ange 3. Saw blade

4. Inner ange 5. Spindle

NOTICE: If the inner ange is removed, be sure to

install it on the spindle with its protrusion facing away

from the blade. If the ange is installed incorrectly, the

ange will rub against the machine.

Return the blade guard and center cover to its original

position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure

the center cover. Unlock the stopper pin to release

carriage from the raised position. Lower the handle to

make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make

sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.

Connecting a vacuum cleaner

When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, con-

nect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using

a front cuffs 24 (optional accessory).

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► 1. Front cuffs 24 2. Hose 3. Vacuum cleaner