Other features
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Overload protector
When the load on the tool exceeds admissible levels,
power to the motor is reduced to protect the motor from
overheating. When the load returns to admissible lev-
els, the tool will operate as normal.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under load condition.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
Hex wrench is stored on the tool. To remove hex
wrench, just pull it out.
To install hex wrench, place it on the grip and insert it as
far as it goes.
► Fig.13: 1. Hex wrench
Removing or installing groove
cutter blade
CAUTION:
Do not use blades which do not
comply with the characteristics specified in these
instructions.
CAUTION:
Use only blades which are rated
for at least the maximum no load speed stated in
the SPECIFICATIONS.
CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with
teeth pointing up at the front of the tool.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench to
install or remove the blade.
To remove the groove cutter blade, perform following
steps:
1.
Lie down the tool as the motor housing and the
base touching the ground. Then insert the hex wrench
into the hex hole, push it in, and open the blade case
door by turning the hex wrench.
► Fig.14
2.
Press the shaft lock fully so that the blade does
not revolve, then loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise
with the wrench.
► Fig.15: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex bolt
3.
Remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
► Fig.16: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Groove cutter
blade 4. Inner flange
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
Be sure to tighten the hex bolt clockwise securely. And
close the blade case door after installing the blade.
When changing blade, make sure to also clean the
guard of accumulated sawdust and chips as discussed
in the Maintenance section. Such efforts do not replace
the need to check guard operation before each use.
Using circular saw blade
Optional accessory
NOTE: In case using circular saw blade, the skirt is
not needed and it structually can not be installed.
Remove the skirt when using the circular saw blade.
To install the circular saw blade (optional accessory),
perform the following steps:
1.
Remove two bolts, and remove the skirt.
► Fig.17: 1. Skirt
2.
Remove the groove cutter blade.
3.
Slide in the circular saw blade from the opening
which the skirt had covered.
4.
Install the circular saw blade in the same way as the groove
cutter blade. And close the blade case door after installing the blade.
► Fig.18: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Circular saw
blade 4. Inner flange
5.
Adjust depth of cut by turning the depth adjusting knob.
Rip fence (guide rule)
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Do not use the rip fence with the
groove cutter blade. Use the rip fence only when using
the tool with the circular saw blade (optional accessory).
► Fig.19: 1. Rip fence (guide rule)
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
the screws on the front and the back of the base. It also
makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
Overturning the rip fence (guide rule) also works as a
sub base for the tool.
Stopper for 2 to 3 mm depth of
cut when using circular saw blade
(optional accessory) and guide rail
(optional accessory)
► Fig.20: 1. Stopper 2. Red mark
This tool has the stopper for 2 to 3 mm depth of cut on the
gear housing aside the rear handle when using guide rail.
Splinter on the workpiece can be avoided by making a pass of
the 2 to 3 mm first cut and then make another pass of usual cut.
First, push in the stopper toward the circular saw blade
for obtaining 2 to 3 mm depth of cut.
Then pull the button back for performing free depth of cut.
Make sure that the stopper is released and the red mark
can be seen for groove cutting operation.
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