Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and

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/-Safety

cover

then use the socket wrench to tighten the

 

 

 

hex bolt securely by turning it counter-

 

 

 

clockwise while pressing the shaft lock.

 

 

 

Return the safety cover and the center

 

 

 

cover to the original position. Then tighten

 

 

 

the hex bolt to secure the center cover.

 

 

 

Lower the handle to make sure that the

 

 

 

safety cover moves properly.

 

 

 

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-Socketwrench

CAUTION:

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.

Safety cover

- -

When lowering the handle, the safety cover

rises automatically. The cover returns to i t s

 

original position when the cut is complet d

 

and the handle is raised. NEVER DEFE&T

 

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 sucha way that the blade and/or work-

~~

piece is no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic cover.

Dust bag

To attach the dust bag, fit it into the elbow. When the dust bag is about half full, re- move the dust bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag by tapping it lightly to remove as much dust as possible.

NOTE :

If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed.

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