Makita BSS500 Instruction Manual

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8CAUTION:• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,always check to see that the switch triggeractuates properly and returns to the "OFF" positionwhen released.• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressingthe lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.Release the switch trigger to stop.WARNING:• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-offlever which prevents the tool from unintendedstarting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when yousimply pull the switch trigger without pressing thelock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA service centerfor proper repairs BEFORE further usage.• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and functionof lock-off lever.Electric brakeThis tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If thetool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switchtrigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita servicecenter.The blade brake system is not a substitute for lowerguard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONINGLOWER GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CANRESULT.Lighting the lampCAUTION:• Do not look in the light or see the source of lightdirectly.Only to turn on the light, pull the switch trigger withoutpressing the lock-off lever. To turn on the light and runthe tool, press the lock-off lever and pull the switchtrigger with the lock-off lever being pressed.NOTE:• Use a cotton stick to wipe the dirt off the lens oflamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, orit may lower the illumination.• Do not use gasoline, thinner or the like to clean thelens of lamp. Using such substances will damagethe lens.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before carrying outany work on the tool.Removing or installing blade10079731007974CAUTION:• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing upat the front of the tool.• Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove theblade.To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that theblade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen thehex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,outer flange and blade.To install the blade, follow the removal procedure inreverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLTCLOCKWISE SECURELY.1234007975When changing blade, make sure to also clean upperand lower blade guards of accumulated chips andparticles. Such efforts do not, however, replace the needto check lower guard operation before each use.1. Hex bolt2. Outer flange3. Saw blade4. Inner flange1. Hex wrench1. Shaft lock