Use and Care Manual
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►1. Lens
NOTICE: Do not remove the screw which 
secures the lens. If the lens does not come out, 
loosen the screw further. 
NOTICE: Do not use solvents or any petro-
leum-based cleaners on the lens.
After use
Afteruse,wipeoffchipsanddustadheringtothetool
with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard clean 
according to the directions in the previously covered 
section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the sliding por-
tions with machine oil to prevent rust.
OPTIONAL 
ACCESSORIES
WARNING: These Makita accessories or 
attachments are recommended for use with your 
Makita tool specied in this manual.Theuseof
any other accessories or attachments may result in 
seriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING: Only use the Makita accessory 
or attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse of 
an accessory or attachment may result in serious 
personalinjury.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service 
Center.
• Carbide-tippedsawblades
• Holderrodassembly
• Setplate
• Shoulderstrap
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the 
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
differ from country to country.
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR 
WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested 
before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of 
defects from workmanship and materials for the period 
ofONEYEARfromthedateoforiginalpurchase.
Should any trouble develop during this one year period, 
returntheCOMPLETEtool,freightprepaid,toone
ofMakita’sFactoryorAuthorizedServiceCenters.If
inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective 
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our 
option, replace) without charge.
ThisWarrantydoesnotapplywhere:
• repairshavebeenmadeorattemptedbyothers:
• repairsarerequiredbecauseofnormalwearand
tear:
• thetoolhasbeenabused,misusedorimproperly
maintained:
• alterationshavebeenmadetothetool.
INNOEVENTSHALLMAKITABELIABLEFORANY
INDIRECT,INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGESFROMTHESALEORUSEOFTHE
PRODUCT.THISDISCLAIMERAPPLIESBOTH
DURINGANDAFTERTHETERMOFTHIS
WARRANTY.
MAKITADISCLAIMSLIABILITYFORANYIMPLIED
WARRANTIES,INCLUDINGIMPLIEDWARRANTIES
OF"MERCHANTABILITY"AND"FITNESSFORA
SPECIFICPURPOSE,"AFTERTHEONEYEARTERM
OFTHISWARRANTY.
ThisWarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyou
may also have other rights which vary from state to 
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or lim-
itation of incidental or consequential damages, so the 
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an 
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not 
apply to you.










