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9. When cutting metal, be cautious of hot flying
chips.
10. Do not leave the tool running unattended.
11. Do not touch the blade or workpiece immediately
after operation; they are extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Switch action (Fig. 1)
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
“OFF” position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then
push in the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
Speed change (Fig. 2)
To change the tool speed, press the “H” side of the speed
change switch for high speed or the “L” side for low
speed.
CAUTION:
• Do not use the speed change switch while the tool is
running. The tool may be damaged.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing the blade
CAUTION:
• Oil on the blade can cause the blade to slip or come off
unexpectedly. Wipe off all excess oil with a cloth before
installing the blade.
• Use caution when handling the blade so that you are
not cut by the sharp edge of the blade teeth.
Turn the blade tightening lever clockwise until it hits
against the protrusion on the frame. Match the direction of
the arrow on the blade to that of the arrow on the wheels.
(Fig. 3)
Insert the blade between the bearings of one blade guide
first and then into the other blade guide. The blade back
should contact the bearings in the lower portion of the
blade guides. (Fig. 4)
Position the blade around the wheels and insert the other
side of the blade within the blade guard until the blade
back contacts the bottom of the blade guard.
Hold the blade in place and turn the blade-tightening lever
counterclockwise until it hits against the protrusion on the
frame. This places proper tension on the blade. Make
sure that the blade is correctly positioned within the blade
guard and around the wheels.
Start and stop the tool two or three times to make sure
that the blade runs properly on the wheels. (Fig. 5)
CAUTION:
• While making sure that the blade runs on the wheels
properly, keep your body away from the blade area.
To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
CAUTION:
• When turning the blade tightening lever clockwise to
release the tension on the blade, the blade come off
unexpectedly. Be careful.
Installing stopper plate
This tool is shipped from the factory without the stopper
plate installed. Install the stopper plate as follows.
Install the stopper plate on the frame so that the blade can
run through the slot in the stopper plate. While pressing
the stopper plate against the frame, secure the stopper
plate with the bolts using the hex wrench. (Fig. 6)
Use the triangular rule to make sure that the side of the
blade is square with the side of the stopper plate. If not
square, loosen the bolts securing the stopper plate and
adjust the stopper plate accordingly. (Fig. 7)
OPERATION
It is important to keep at least two teeth in the cut. Select
the proper cutting position for your workpiece by referring
to the figure. (Fig. 8)
Hold the tool as shown in the figure with the stopper plate
contacting the workpiece and the blade clear of the work-
piece.
Turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed.
Gently lower the blade into the cut. The weight of the tool
or slightly pressing the tool will supply adequate pressure
for the cutting. Do not force the tool.
As you reach the end of a cut, release pressure and, with-
out actually raising the tool, lift it slightly so that it will not
fall against the workpiece. (Fig. 9)
CAUTION:
• Applying excessive pressure to the tool or twisting of
the blade may cause bevel cutting or damage to the
blade.
• When not using the tool for a long period of time,
remove the blade from the tool.
Cutting lubricant
When cutting metals, use Makita cutting wax as a cutting
lubricant. To apply the cutting wax to the blade teeth, start
