To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT COUNTERCLOCKWISE SECURELY.

 

 

 

1.

Saw blade

 

 

 

2.

Outer flange

 

 

 

3.

Hex bolt

 

 

1

4.

Inner flange

 

 

5.

Ring 17

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

5

4

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

CAUTION:

 

 

 

 

 

One side of the inner flange is for 5/8" hole

 

 

diameter of the blade and the other side is for

 

 

13/16" hole diameter. Use the correct side for the

 

 

hole diameter of the blade you intend to use.

 

 

Mounting the blade on the wrong side can result in

 

 

dangerous vibration.

 

 

 

 

 

2

3

 

1.

Ring 17

 

1

4

2.

Inner flange

 

 

 

 

3.

Blade

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

13/16"

5/8"

4.

Outer flange

 

 

 

5.

Hex bolt

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Mounting shaft

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

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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 kickback, possibly causing severe injury.

2

1

1.

Rear handle

 

2.

Front grip

 

 

 

 

3.

Base

 

3

 

 

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Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. 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) - optional accessory

1. Rip fence (Guide rule)

1

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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:

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

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.

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

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Makita 5377MG-R instruction manual Maintenance, Rip fence Guide rule optional accessory