Operation - Makita DHS711 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing
up at the front of the tool.
• Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove
the blade.
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► 1. Hex wrench 2. Loosen 3. Tighten 4. Shaft lock
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the
hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and blade.
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► 1. Mounting shaft 2. Inner flange 3. Saw blade
4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt
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Mount the inner flange with its recessed side facing
outward onto the mounting shaft and then place saw
blade, outer flange and hex bolt.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE
SECURELY.
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► 1. Inner flange 2. Saw blade 3. Outer flange 4. Hex
bolt
When changing blade, make sure to also clean the
upper and lower blade guards of accumulated 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
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► 1. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Wear dust mask when performing cutting
operation.
• 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 kick-
back, possibly causing severe injury.
• Always use a front grip and rear handle and
firmly hold the tool by both front grip and rear
handle during operations.
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