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Aligning the laser line
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the blade according to the applications of cutting. Refer
to explanation titled “Laser beam action” regarding its
shifting method.
NOTE:
•Use wood facing against the guide fence when
aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the
side of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel
angle 45 degrees and miter angle right 45
degrees).
A) When you obtain correct size on the left side of work-
piece
•Shift the laser line to the left of the blade.
B) When you obtain correct size on the right side of work-
piece
•Shift the laser line to the right of the blade.
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser
line.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Socket wrench storage

The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.
When using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench
holder. After using the socket wrench, return it to the
wrench holder.

Installing or removing saw blade

CAUTION:
•Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
•Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may
result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt. This could cause an injury.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it coun-
terclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface
of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the
blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
1. Socket wrench
2. Wrench holder
AB
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2
001530
1. Stopper pin
1. Center cover
2. Hex bolt
3. Socket wrench
4. Blade guard
1. Blade case
2. Arrow
3. Shaft lock
4. Hex bolt
5. Socket wrench
1
001564
3
1
2
4
001532
3
1
2
4
5
001533