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15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade
outward onto the mounting shaft and then place circu-
For tool without the ring
Fig.19: 1. Mounting shaft 2.3. Circular
saw blade 4.5. Hex bolt
For tool with the ring
Fig.20: 1. Mounting shaft 2.3. Circular
saw blade 4.5. Hex bolt
6. Ring
WARNING: BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX
BOLT COUNTERCLOCKWISE SECURELY. Also
be careful not to tighten the bolt forcibly. Slipping
your hand from the hex wrench can cause a per-
sonal injury.
WARNING: If the ring is needed to mount the
circular saw blade onto the spindle, always be
sure that the correct ring for the blade's arbor
hole you intend to use is installed between the
Use of the incorrect
the circular saw blade causing blade movement and
severe vibration resulting in possible loss of control
Blade guard cleaning
When changing the circular saw blade, make sure to
also clean the upper and lower blade guards of accu-
mulated sawdust as discussed in the Maintenance
lower guard operation before each use.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
NOTE: To prevent the rubber cap from being lost,
store it on the front of the tool.
NOTE: When not using the vacuum cleaner, attach
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nect the vacuum cleaner's hose.
Fig.21: 1. Rubber cap
Fig.22: 1. Hose of the vacuum cleaner 2.
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OPERATION
for the correct circular saw blades to be used for the
material to be cut.
Checking blade guard function
Set the bevel angle to 0°, and then retract the lower
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drance and;
stopper.
Fig.23: 1. Upper guard 2. Lower guard 3. Base
4. Stopper 5. Open 6. Close
saw dust is accumulated inside of the upper and lower
Makita service center.
CAUTION: Wear dust mask when performing
cutting operation.
CAUTION: Be sure to move the tool forward
in a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool
will result in overheating the motor and dangerous
NOTE:
as room temperature. Then, the tool can work to its
Fig.24
grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool.
the circular saw blade. Set the base on the workpiece
contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the circular
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the circular saw blade and lead to dangerous kickback
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cular saw blade to stop and then withdraw tool. Realign
tool on new cut line, and start cut again. Attempt to
avoid positioning which exposes operator to chips and