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Thehookisconvenientforhangingthetooltemporarily.
Attach the hook with the screws as illustrated.
1
2
►1. Hook 2. Screw
Tousethehook,simplyturnthehookuntilitsnapsinto
the open position.
Whennotinuse,alwaysturnthehookuntilitsnapsinto
the closed position.
2
1
►1. Open position 2. Closed position
Electric brake
Thistoolisequippedwithanelectricbladebrake.Ifthe
toolconsistentlyfailstoquicklystopthecircularsaw
blade after switch lever release, have tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION: The blade brake system is not a
substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL
WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
Electronic function
Thetoolsequippedwithelectronicfunctionareeasyto
operatebecauseofthefollowingfeature(s).
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
guretokeepitfrombeinglost.
1
►1. Hex wrench