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With the lock-off button depressed and the locking lever
turned, lower the handle so that the lock pin fits in the
groove formed by the locking lever and the depth guide
with scale plate. Make sure that the lock pin fits in the
groove.
Press the shaft lock fully so that the blade cannot
revolve and use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt
counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer
flange and blade.
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To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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3
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When changing blade, make sure to also clean the
guard of accumulated sawdust as discussed in the
Maintenance section. Such efforts do not replace the
need to check guard operation before each use.
1. Locking lever
1. Hex wrench
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2. Shaft lock
1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
Dust bag (accessory)
CAUTION:
Before use, make sure that the dust bag is
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positioned so that it does not contact workpiece
during operation.
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To attach the dust bag, fit it onto the dust port. If the dust
bag becomes an obstacle to your work, turn the dust
port to change the dust bag position.
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When the dust bag is about half full, switch off and
unplug the tool. Remove the dust bag from the tool and
pull the bag's fastener out. Empty the dust bag by
tapping it lightly to remove as much of the dust as
possible.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
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When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Connect
a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust port as shown
in the figure.
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1. Dust port
2. Dust bag
2
1. Fastener
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1. Vacuum cleaner
2. Dust port
2