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10. Watch out for flying sparks when operating.
They can cause injury or ignite combustible
materials.
11. Do not touch the blade, workpiece or cutting
chips immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
12. If the blade stops during operation, makes an
odd noise or begins to vibrate, switch off the tool
immediately. Then check the tool and blade.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Socket wrench (Fig. 1)
The socket wrench is stored on the left side of the tool
base. When using the socket wrench, pull it out of the
wrench holder. After using the socket wrench, return it to
wrench holder.
Positioning the tool
When the tool is shipped from the factory, the handle is
locked in the lowered position. Release the handle from
the lowered position by lowering it slightly and removing
the chain from the hook on the handle. (Fig. 2)
Bolt the tool with two bolts to a level and stable surface
using the bolt holes provided in the tool base. This will
help prevent tipping and possible injury. (Fig. 3)
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before removing or installing the blade.
• When mounting the blade, make sure that the direction
of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the
direction of the arrow on the blade case.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install
or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in over-
tightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This
could cause serious injury to operator or others in the
general vicinity of the tool.
• Do not touch the blade immediately after operation; it
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
To remove the blade, loosen the hex bolt holding the cen-
ter cover with the socket wrench. Raise the safety cover
(safety guard) and center cover. (Fig. 4)
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt by turning counter-
clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and
blade. (Fig. 5)
To install the blade, mount the inner flange, saw blade,
outer flange and hex bolt onto the spindle in that order.
Tighten the hex bolt by turning clockwise while pressing
the shaft lock. Return the safety cover and center cover
to the original position. Then tighten the hex bolt clock-
wise to secure the center cover. Lower the handle to
make sure that the safety cover moves properly. (Fig. 6)
Setting for desired cutting angle (Fig. 7)
CAUTION:
Always tighten the hex bolt securely after changing the
cutting angle.
To change the cutting angle, loosen the lever. Move the
vise stop so that the indicator will point to the desired
graduation. Then tighten the lever to secure the vise stop.
Securing workpieces
CAUTION:
Always set the vise nut to the right fully when securing
the workpiece. Failure to do so may result in insufficient
securing of the workpiece. This could cause the work-
piece to be ejected or cause damage to the blade.
By turning the vise handle counterclockwise and then
flipping the vise nut to the left, the vise is released from
the shaft threads and can be moved rapidly in and out. To
grip workpieces, push the vise handle until the vise plate
contacts the workpiece. Flip the vise nut to the right and
then turn the vise handle clockwise to securely retain the
workpiece. (Fig. 8)
Long workpieces must be supported by blocks of non-
flammable material on either side so that it will be level
with the base top. (Fig. 9)
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
“OFF” position when released.
• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and
store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized
operation.
For European countries (Fig. 10)
To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, a
lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, depress the
lever to release the handle from the fully elevated posi-
tion and to press in the lock-off button, and then pull the
trigger. Release the trigger to stop.
For all countries other than European countries
(Fig.11)
To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, a
lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press in the
lock-off button and pull the trigger. Release the trigger to
stop.
