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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 1)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of
the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while pressing the push buttons on both sides of
the cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If not, it may accidentally fall out
of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Socket wrench (Fig. 2)
The socket wrench is stored as shown in Fig. 2. When
using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder.
After using the socket wrench, return it to the wrench
holder.
Bench mounting saw (Fig. 3 & 4)
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the low-
ered position by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin
by lowering the handle slightly and pulling the stopper
pin.
This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool’s
base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed 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 serious injury to operator or others in
the general vicinity of the tool.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin. (Fig. 3)
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it coun-
terclockwise. Raise the safety cover and center cover.
(Fig.5)
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt (left-handed) clock-
wise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
(Fig. 6)
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. (Fig. 7 & 8)
CAUTION:
For all countries other than European countries
The inner flange has a 25 mm diameter on one side and
a 25.4 mm diameter on the other. The side with 25.4 mm
diameter is marked by “25.4”. 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.
Return the safety cover and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. (Fig. 9)
Release the handle from the raised position by pulling
the stopper pin. Lower the handle to make sure that the
safety cover moves properly.
Safety cover (Fig. 10)
When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises auto-
matically. The cover returns to its original position when
the cut is completed and the handle is raised. NEVER
DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER. In the
interest of your personal safety, always maintain the
safety cover in good condition. Any irregular operation of
the safety cover should be corrected immediately.
NEVER USE THE TOOL WITH A FAULTY SAFETY
COVER. If the see-through safety cover becomes dirty,
or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/
or workpiece is no longer easily visible, remove the bat-
tery cartridge and clean the cover carefully with a damp
cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based clean-
ers on the plastic cover.
Dust bag (Fig. 11)
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit the
bag’s entry port over the dust nozzle. When the dust bag
is about half full, remove the dust bag from the tool and
pull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag of its contents,
tapping it lightly so as to remove particles adhering to the
insides which might hamper further collection.
Positioning kerf board (Fig. 12 & 13)
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base.
The kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw
blade does not contact the kerf boards. Before use,
adjust the kerf boards as follows:
First, remove the battery cartridge. Loosen the all screws
(2 each on left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-
tighten them to the extent that the kerf boards can be
easily moved by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in
the stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.
Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact
the sides of blade teeth slightly. Tighten the screws (do
not tighten firmly). After adjusting the kerf boards,
release the stopper pin and raise the handle. Then
tighten the all screws securely.
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle, always readjust the kerf
boards as described above.