Makita 5008MGJ/2 Instruction Manual Download

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To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen
the hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.

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When changing blade, make sure to also clean the upper and
lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust as discussed in
the Maintenance section. Such efforts do not replace the
need to check lower guard operation before each use.

Connecting a vacuum cleaner

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When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the
joint on the tool using the screws. Then connect a hose
of the vacuum cleaner to the joint as shown in the figure.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

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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 kickback,
possibly causing severe injury.

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Always use a front grip and rear handle and firmly hold
the tool by both the front grip and rear handle during
operations. The tool is provided with both the front grip
and rear handle. If both hands are holding saw, they
cannot be cut by the blade. Set the base on the
workpiece to be cut without the blade making any
contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the blade
attains full speed. Now simply move the tool forward
over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat and
advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and your
speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to properly follow your
intended cut line, do not attempt to turn or force the tool back to
the cut line. Doing so may bind the blade and lead to dangerous
kickback and possible serious injury. Release switch, wait for
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 wood dust being ejected from
saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.

Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory)

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The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
the screw on the front of the base. It also makes
repeated cuts of uniform width possible.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.

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Clean out the upper and lower guards to ensure
there is no accumulated sawdust which may
impede the operation of the lower guarding
system.

A dirty guarding system may limit the proper

operation which could result in serious personal injury.
The most effective way to accomplish this cleaning is
with compressed air.

If the dust is being blown out of

the guards be sure the proper eye and breathing
protection is used.

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Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.