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Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install
or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in over-
tightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This
could cause a personal injury.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin. (Fig. 17)
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the
hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counter-
clockwise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
(Fig. 18)
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the
socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
Mount the blade onto the spindle, making sure that the
direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade
matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case.
(Fig. 19)
For all countries other than European countries
CAUTION:
• The black ring 25 mm in outer diameter and the silver
ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter are factory-installed as
shown in the figure. When using a blade with 25 mm
hole diameter, replace the silver ring with the black ring.
Before mounting the blade onto the spindle, always be
sure that the correct ring for the arbor hole of the blade
you intend to use is installed between the inner and
outer flanges. (Fig. 20)
For European countries
CAUTION:
• The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
between the inner and outer flanges.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely counter
clockwise while pressing the shaft lock. Then tighten the
hex bolt clockwise to secure the center cover. (Fig. 21)
Dust bag
(Fig. 22)
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, insert
the dust nozzle into the dust spout on the blade case and
fit the bag’s entry port over the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag
from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust
bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove par-
ticles adhering to the insides which might hamper further
collection.
NOTE:
• If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, more effi-
cient and cleaner operations can be performed.
Securing workpiece
WARNING:
• It is extremely important to always secure the work-
piece properly and tightly with the vise. Failure to do so
can cause the tool to be damaged and/or the work-
piece to be destroyed. PERSONAL INJURY MAY
ALSO RESULT. Also, after a cutting operation, DO NOT
raise the blade until the blade has come to a complete
stop.
Sub-fence
This tool is equipped with the sub-fence which should
ordinarily be positioned as shown in Fig. 23.
However, when performing left bevel cuts, set it to the left
position as shown in Fig. 24.
Sub-fence R (Accessory) (Fig. 25)
The sub-fence R should ordinarily be installed on the
right side of the guide fence. Insert the rods of the sub-
fence R into the holes in the guide fence. Tighten the
screws to secure the sub-fence R.
CAUTION:
• When performing right bevel cuts, never use the sub-
fence R. It will contact the blade or some part of the
tool, causing a serious injury to operator.
Vertical vise (Fig. 26 & 27)
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the guide fence or the base.
Insert the vise rod into the hole in the guide fence or the
base and tighten the screw on the back of the guide
fence to secure the vise rod.
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tight-
ening the screw. If the screw to secure the vise arm con-
tacts the guide fence, install the screw on the opposite
side of vise arm. Make sure that no part of the tool con-
tacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and pulling
or pushing the carriage all the way. If some part contacts
the vise, re-position the vise.
Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it firmly by tightening the clamp
screw of the vise.
CAUTION:
• The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn
base and guide fence with the vise during all opera-
tions.
Horizontal vise (optional accessory) (Fig. 28)
The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. When performing
15° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on the
side opposite the direction in which the turn base is to be
turned.
By flipping the vise nut to the left, the vise is released,
and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the workpiece, push
the vise knob forward until the vise plate contacts the
workpiece and flip the vise nut to the right. Then turn the
vise knob clockwise to secure the workpiece.
The maximum width of workpiece which can be secured
by the horizontal vise is 200 mm.
When installing the horizontal vise on the right side of the
base, also use the sub-fence R to secure the workpiece
more firmly. Refer to the “Sub-fence R” section described
on previously for installing the sub-fence R.
CAUTION:
• Always set the vice nut to the right fully when securing
the workpiece. Failure to do so may result in insufficient
securing of the workpiece. This could cause the work-
piece to be thrown, cause damage to the blade sub-
fence or cause the dangerous loss of control of the tool.
