Position
Cutting action
Straight line
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cutting action
Small orbit
cutting action
Medium orbit
cutting action
Large orbit
cutting action
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Switch action
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B
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
When not operating the tool, depress the lock-off
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button from A side to lock the switch trigger in the
OFF position.
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, the
lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button from B side
and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, always press in the lock-off button from A side.
Applications
For cutting mild steel,
stainless steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in wood
and plywood.
For cutting mild steel,
aluminum and hard wood.
For cutting wood and
plywood.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild steel.
For fast cutting in
wood and plywood.
1. Lock-off button
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2. Switch trigger
1. Lock-off button
A
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger
release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Lighting up the lamps
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
To turn on the lamp, pull the trigger. Release the trigger to
turn it off.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or foreign matter
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adhering to the blade and/or blade holder. Failure
to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the
blade, resulting in a serious personal injury.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
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immediately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
Tighten the saw blade securely. Failure to do so
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may cause a serious injury.
When you remove the saw blade, be careful not to
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hurt your fingers with the top of the blade or the tips
of workpiece.
To install the blade, open the tool opener to the position
shown in the figure.
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Keeping that situation, insert the saw blade into the blade
clamp as far as the two protrusions of the blade can not
be seen.
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1. Tool opener