Switch Action - Makita 5057KB Instruction Manual

This tool is equipped with the dust box to collect dust
and cut chips. When the dust box is about two thirds
full, empty its contents. To do so, press the lever to
unlock the dust cap and open it. Tip the rear of the tool
down to empty the dust box.
Cleaner cutting operations can be performed by con-
necting this tool to Makita vacuum cleaner. Remove the
rubber cap from the dust cap and connect the vacuum
cleaner hose to the dust cap.

Switch action

► 1. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
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► 1. Dust box 2. Screws
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► 1. Wrench 2. Shaft lock
CAUTION:
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To remove the blade, first remove the clamping screws
which secure the dust box, then remove the dust box.
Press the shaft lock so that the blade cannot revolve
and use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclock-
wise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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► 1. Saw blade 2. Hex bolt 3. Outer flange 4. Inner
flange
After installing the blade, install the dust box and tighten
1 the clamping screws to secure the dust box.
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.
7 ENGLISH
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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