Assembly, Switch action, Electric brake

Switch action

1	2	1.	Switch trigger
1	2	2.	Lock-off lever
		2.	Lock-off lever

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CAUTION:

•Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.

•Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing

the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

•Do not look in the light or see the source of light

directly.

Only to turn on the light, pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off lever. To turn on the light and run the tool, press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger with the lock-off lever being pressed.

NOTE:

•Use a cotton stick to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination.

•Do not use gasoline, thinner or the like to clean the lens of lamp. Using such substances will damage the lens.

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.

Removing or installing blade

•For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.

•NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of lock-off lever.

1.Shaft lock

2.Hex wrench

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.

The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING LOWER GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

Lighting the lamp

1. Lamp

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CAUTION:

•Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the tool.

•Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the blade.

To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the blade cannot revolve and use the 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.

	1.	Hex bolt
5	2.	Outer flange
5	3.	Saw blade
3	4.	Inner flange
2	5.	Cup washer
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1	4
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