Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the General power tool safety warnings switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking WARNING: up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with Read all safety warnings and your finger on the switch or energising power tools all instructions.
into the top surface of the wood causing the blade Circular saw safety warnings to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator. Cutting procedures Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided area and the blade.
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Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers Additional safety warnings must be tight and secure before making cut. If Use extra caution when cutting damp wood, blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause pressure treated lumber, or wood containing binding and kickback. knots. Maintain smooth advancement of tool with- Use extra caution when sawing into existing out decrease in blade speed to avoid overheating walls or other blind areas.
increases potential for kickback. Keep blade clean Bevel cutting by first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene. Never use gasoline. 12. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when use the tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product.
15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench to The inner flange has a certain diameter protrusion on install or remove the circular saw blade. one side of it and a different diameter protrusion on the other side.
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For tool with the ring 15.88 ► 1 . Mounting shaft 2. Inner flange 3. Circular saw blade 4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt ► 1 . Mounting shaft 2. Inner flange 3. Circular saw blade 4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt 6. Ring WARNING: BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE SECURELY. Also be careful WARNING: BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX not to tighten the bolt forcibly.
Then turn the tool on and wait until the circular When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect saw blade attains full speed. Now simply move the tool a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Connect a hose of the forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat and vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle as shown in the figure.
► 1 . Adjusting bolt ► 1 . Brush holder cap To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. ► 1 . Triangular rule 2. Clamping screw This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is off, you can adjust it as the following procedure.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regard- ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
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