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Remove the other blade in the same manner. To install
the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign matter
adhering to the drum or blades. Insert the blade between
the drum and the drum cover from the side opposite the
belt so that the blade end will protrude slightly from the
side of the drum. Tighten the two installation bolts
securely with the hex wrench provided. (Fig. 18)
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to remove or
install the blades. Failure to do so may result in overtight-
ening or insufficient tightening of the installation bolts.
This could cause an injury.
Blade height adjustment (Fig. 19)
Blade height adjustment is usually not necessary. How-
ever, if you notice that the blade edge is below the level of
the rear base or protrudes too far from the rear base, pro-
ceed as follows.
Loosen the two installation bolts. Turn the pan head
screws clockwise to retract the blade or counterclockwise
to protrude it. After adjusting the blade height, tighten the
two installation bolts securely.
Hex wrench storage (Fig. 20)
When not in use, the hex wrench can be conveniently
stored as shown in Fig. 20.
Installing set plate (Fig.21)
Always install the set plate when using battery cartridges
1200, 1202 or 1202A. Install the set plate on the tool with
the screw provided as shown in Fig.21.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on
the tool.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, mainte-
nance or adjustment should be carried out by a Makita
Authorized Service Center.
