Makita HS300D Instruction Manual page 9

Sighting
B
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For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the
B position with it.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
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the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, slide
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off
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lever which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function
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of lock-off lever.
1. Cutting line
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A
1. Lock-off lever
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2. Switch trigger
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
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CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing
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up at the front of the tool.
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove
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the blade.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock fully 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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2
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To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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2
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NOTE:
If a inner flange is removed by chance, install the
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inner flange so that its protrusion (bigger side)
faces inside as shown in the figure.
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1. Shaft lock
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2. Hex wrench
1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
4
1. Hex bolt
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2. Protrusion
3. Outer flange
4. Saw blade
5. Inner flange
6. Protrusion
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(bigger side)
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