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NOTE:
Use
a
dry
cloth
to
wipe
the
dirt
off
the
lens
of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens
of lamp, or it
may
lower
the
illumination.
Dust box
CAUTION:
Do not touch saw dust and the
dust box with bare hands immediately after the
operation.
They
may
be
extremely hot
and
could
burn
your
skin.
CAUTION:
Do not cut the material on which
thinner, gasoline, grease, or other chemicals are
applied.
The saw dust of such materials can damage
the dust box and result in breakage which can cause
personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Wear eye protection or goggle
when emptying the dust box.
Saw
dust
is
collected into
the
dust
box.
Periodically
dump the saw dust
in the dust box before it gets full. Push the lever on the
dust box to open the lid. Dump the saw dust while the
rear of the tool faces downward.
►
Fig.9:
1.
Lid
2.
Lever
►
Fig.10
Hook
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Always remove the battery when
hanging the tool with the hook.
CAUTION:
Never hook the tool at high
locations or on the surfaces where the tool may
lose the balance and fall.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the tool downward
when it is hooked.
CAUTION:
Always fold the hook when
operating the tool.
The
hook
is
convenient for
hanging
the
tool
temporarily. ►
Fig.11
Attach the hook with the screws as illustrated.
►
Fig.12:
1.
Hook
2.
Screw
To
use
the
hook,
simply
turn
the
hook
until
it
snaps
into
the open
position.
When
not
in
use,
always
turn
the
hook
until
it
snaps
into
the
closed position.
►
Fig.13:
1.
Open position
2.
Closed
position
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool
consistently
fails
to
quickly
stop
the
circular
saw
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.
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 figure to
keep
it
from
being
lost.
►
Fig.14:
1.
Hex
wrench
Installing or removing the circular
saw blade
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench to
install or remove the circular saw blade.
CAUTION:
When installing the circular saw
blade, be sure to tighten the bolt securely.
CAUTION:
Be sure the circular saw blade is
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
►
Fig.15:
1.
Shaft lock
2.
Hex wrench
3.
Tighten
4.
Loosen
To remove the circular saw blade, press the shaft lock
fully
so
that
the
circular
saw
blade
cannot
revolve
and
use the hex wrench to loosen
the hex bolt. Then remove the
hex
bolt,
outer
flange
and
circular
saw
blade.
►
Fig.16:
1.
Hex bolt
2.
Outer
flange
3.
Circular saw
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