Lighting the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
T o t u r n o n t h e l a m p w i t h o u t r u n n i n g t h e t o o l , p u l l t h e
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.
T o t u r n o n t h e l a m p w i t h t h e t o o l r u n n i n g , p r e s s a n d h o l d
the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
T h e l a m p g o e s o u t 10 s e c o n d s a f t e r r e l e a s i n g t h e
s w i t c h t r i g g e r .
► Fig.6: 1. L a m p
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
t h e l a m p . B e c a r e f u l n o t t o s c r a t c h t h e l e n s o f l a m p , o r
it may lower the illumination.
Dust case
CAUTION:
Do not touch metal chips and the
dust case with bare hands immediately after the
operation. They may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
CAUTION:
Do not cut the material on which
thinner, gasoline, grease, or other chemicals are
applied. T h e m e t a l c h i p s o f s u c h m a t e r i a l s c a n d a m -
age the dust case and result in breakage which can
cause personal injury.
CAUTION:
W ear eye protection or goggle
when emptying the dust case.
Metal chips are collected into the dust case. Periodically
dump the metal chips before the metal chips become
visible through the sight window.
► Fig.7: 1. S i g h t w i n d o w 2. D u s t c a s e
Push the latch button on the dust case to remove the
d u s t c a s e . D u m p t h e m e t a l c h i p s w h i l e t h e i n s i d e o f t h e
d u s t c a s e f a c e s d o w n w a r d .
► Fig.8: 1. Latch button
► Fig.9
After dumping the metal chips, set the dust case.
Align the hole on the dust case with the hook on the
t o o l .
At this time, align the "I" marking as illustrated so that
you can set the dust case in the proper position.
Then, insert the hook on the latch button to the hole on
t h e t o o l .
► Fig.10: 1. H o l e o n t h e d u s t c a s e 2. H o o k o n t h e
t o o l 3. Hook on the latch button 4. H o l e o n
t h e t o o l
► Fig.11: 1. " I " m a r k i n g
NOTICE:
Make sure that each hook is secured
with the holes.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the circular saw
blade after switch trigger released, have tool serviced at
a M a k i t a s e r v i c e c e n t e r .
CAUTION:
The blade brake system is not a
substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL
W ITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
Electronic function
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following feature(s).
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
k e p t c o n s t a n t e v e n u n d e r l o a d c o n d i t i o n .
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
W h e n n o t i n u s e , s t o r e t h e h e x w r e n c h a s s h o w n i n t h e
figure to keep it from being lost.
► Fig.12: 1. H e x w r e n c h
Installing or removing the circular
saw blade
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench to
install or remove the circular saw blade.
CAUTION:
W hen installing the circular saw
blade, be sure to tighten the bolt securely.
CAUTION:
Be sure the circular saw blade is
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
1.
R e m o v e t h e d u s t c a s e .
2.
Press the shaft lock fully so that the circular saw
blade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen
the hex bolt.
► Fig.13: 1. S h a f t l o c k 2. H e x w r e n c h 3. T i g h t e n
4. L o o s e n
3.
Remove the hex bolt, outer flange and circular
saw blade.
► Fig.14: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. C i r c u l a r s a w
blade 4. Inner flange
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