Operation - Makita DPB181 Instruction Manual

3. Insert the non-serrated side of the blade into the
upper holder and lower holder. Make sure the
blade in both upper and lower holder touches to
the bottom bearings.
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A
► 1. Wheel 2. Rubber tire
4. With pressing the middle part of the blade, posi-
tion the blade around one wheel. Moving the
wheel to A side makes it easier to do so.
5. Position the blade on another wheel similarly.
6. Position the edge of the blade on rubber tire.
7. Hold the blade in place and turn the blade-tight-
ening lever counterclockwise until it stops. This
places proper tension on the blade.
Make sure that the blade is correctly positioned around
the wheels.
Start and stop the tool two or three times to make sure
that the blade runs properly on the wheels.
To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
Adjusting the stopper plate position
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► 1. Stopper plate 2. Screws 3. Blade
In the ordinary operation, protrude the stopper plate to
the A side fully.
When the stopper plate strikes against the obstacles
like a wall or the like at the finishing of a cut, loosen two
screws and slide it to the B side in the figure.
After sliding the stopper plate, secure it by tightening
two screws firmly.
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B
A
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Hook (Optional accessory)
► 1. Hook 2. Screws
Hook is useful for hanging the tool. Hang tool on a pipe
vice or other suitable, stable structure.
To install the hook, set the hook alongside the groove
and tighten it with two screws.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Always hold front and rear handle. Never
hold the tool body or guards. Hands may slip
from these locations and contact blade. Contact
with the blade may result in personal injury.
• Make sure to hold the tool firmly when turning
on or off the tool or when cutting. Otherwise the
tool may fall and cause personal injury.
For stable cut, always keep at least two teeth in the cut.
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