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tioned within 1 mm from the side surface of the blade
(cutting position).
NOTE: When laser line appears dim and hard to see
because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to a
place where there is less direct sunlight.
Aligning the laser line
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side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the left of the
blade.
B) When you want to obtain the correct size on the right
side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the right of the
blade.
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° and miter angle right 45°).
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before working on the tool. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
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Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
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Removing and installing saw blade
WARNING:
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switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
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WARNING:
Use only the Makita wrench pro-
vided to install or remove the blade. Failure to use the
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removing and installing the blade. Pull the stopper pin
and rotate it 90° with the carriage raised.
Fig.33: 1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position
3. Stopper pin
Removing the blade
Loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover using the
hex wrench. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
Fig.34: 1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade guard
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
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bolt (left-handed) 4. Loosen 5. 7LJKWHQ
Installing the blade
Mount the blade 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.
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blade
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hex socket bolt counterclockwise using the hex wrench
while pressing the shaft lock.
Fig.37: 1. Hex socket bolt 2. 2XWHU ÀDQJH 3. Saw
blade 4. ,QQHU ÀDQJH 5. Spindle 6. Ring
NOTICE:
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install it on the spindle with its protrusion facing away
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Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
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the center cover. Unlock the stopper pin to release
carriage from the raised position. Lower the handle to
make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make
sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.
WARNING:
the spindle, always be sure that the correct ring
for the blade's arbor hole you intend to use is
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Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring may result in the
improper mounting of the blade causing blade move-
ment and severe vibration resulting in possible loss
of control during operation and in serious personal
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Connecting a vacuum cleaner
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, con-
nect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using
a front cuff 24 (optional accessory).
Fig.38: 1. Front cuff 24 2. Hose 3. Vacuum cleaner
Dust bag
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dust extraction hose on the tool and connect the dust bag.
Fig.39: 1. Dust extraction hose 2. Dust bag
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.
Fig.40: 1. Fastener
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Before mounting the blade onto