Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the blade after the
switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION:
The blade brake system is not a substitute for
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the blade guard. Never use tool without a
functioning blade guard. An unguarded blade
may result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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the battery cartridge is removed before working
on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the
battery cartridge may result in serious personal
injury.
Hex wrench storage
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The hex wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
the hex wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the
wrench holder. After using the hex wrench it can be
stored by returning it to the wrench holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
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WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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the
battery cartridge is
installing or removing the blade. Accidental start
up of the tool may result in serious personal injury.
1. Wrench holder
2. Hex wrench
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1. Stopper pin
removed
before
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to install
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or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex
socket bolt. This could cause an injury.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
To remove the blade, use the hex wrench to loosen the hex
socket bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
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Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex socket bolt, outer flange and blade.
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NOTE:
If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on
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the spindle with its protrusion facing away from the
blade.
If the flange is installed incorrectly the
flange will rub against the machine.
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 socket bolt, and then use the hex wrench
to tighten the hex socket bolt (left-handed) securely
counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
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1. Center cover
2. Hex socket bolt
3. Hex wrench
4. Safety cover
1. Shaft lock
2. Arrow
3. Blade case
4. Hex wrench
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5. Hex socket bolt
1. Outer flange
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2. Saw blade
3. Inner flange
4. Hex socket bolt
(left-handed)
5. Spindle
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