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Switch action
WARNING: Before plugging in the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released.
WARNING: NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operationandseriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING: NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personalinjury.ReturntooltoaMakitaservicecenter
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
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►1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Removing or installing circular saw
blade
CAUTION:
Be sure the circular saw blade is
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the tool.
CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench to
install or remove the circular saw blade.
To remove the circular saw blade, press the shaft lock
fully so that the circular saw blade cannot revolve and
use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise.
Thenremovethehexbolt,ring(countryspecic),outer
angeandcircularsawblade.
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►1. Hex wrench 2. Shaft lock 3. Loosen 4. Tighten
For tool without the ring
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►1. Hex bolt 2.Outerange3. Circular saw blade
4.Innerange
For tool with the ring
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►1. Hex bolt 2.Outerange3. Circular saw blade
4. Ring 5.Innerange
To install the circular saw blade, follow the removal
procedure in reverse.
For tool with the inner ange for other
than 15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade
Theinnerangehasacertaindiameterprotrusionon
one side of it and a different diameter protrusion on the
other side. Choose a correct side on which protrusion
tsintothesawbladeholeperfectly.Mounttheinner
angeontothemountingshaftsothatthecorrectside
ofprotrusionontheinnerangefacesoutwardandthen
placesawbladeandouterange.