Removing The Blade; Installing The Blade - Makita LS0714 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Hex wrench storage
► 1. Wrench holder 2. Hex wrench
The hex wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
using the hex wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder.
After using the hex wrench, return it to the wrench
holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
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► 1. Stopper pin
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the
blade.
CAUTION:
• Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to
install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may
result in overtightening or insufficient tightening
of the hex socket bolt. This could cause an
injury.
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Removing the blade

Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
To remove the blade, use the hex wrench to loosen the
hex socket bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
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► 1. Center cover 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Hex wrench
4. Safety cover
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex socket bolt, outer flange and blade.
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► 1. Shaft lock 2. Arrow 3. Blade case 4. Hex wrench
5. Hex socket bolt

Installing the blade

To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the sur-
face of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on
the blade case. Install the outer flange and hex socket
bolt, and then use the hex wrench to tighten the hex
socket bolt (left-handed) securely counterclockwise
while pressing the shaft lock.
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