Makita BLS712SF Instruction Manual page 12

Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and
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use the socket wrench to loosen the hex
bolt (left-handed) clockwise. Then remove
the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
Socket wrench Hex bolt
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle, making sure that the direction of
the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade
case. Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket wrench to tighten the
hex bolt (left-handed) securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
Socket wrench
Return the safety cover and center cover to
its original position. Then tighten the hex
bolt clockwise to secure the center cover.
Release the handle from the raised posi-
tion by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the
handle to make sure that the safety cover
moves properly.
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