Socket wrench storage
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The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.
When the socket wrench is needed it can be pulled out of
the wrench holder. After using the socket wrench it can
be stored by returning it to the wrench holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
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WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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the
battery cartridge is
installing or removing the blade. Accidental start
up of the tool may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
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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
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
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Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
1. Wrench holder
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2. Pipe holder
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1. Stopper pin
removed
before
1. Center cover
2. Socket wrench
3. Hex bolt
4. Safety cover
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remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
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NOTE:
If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it on
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the spindle with its protrusion facing away from the
blade.
If the flange is installed incorrectly the
flange will rub against the machine.
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.
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Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Release the handle from the raised
position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to
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1. Shaft lock
2. Arrow
3. Blade case
4. Socket wrench
5. Hex bolt
(left-handed)
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1. Outer flange
2. Inner flange
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3. Spindle
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4. Saw blade
5. Hex bolt
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1. Blade case
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2. Arrow
3. Arrow
4. Saw blade