10Installing or removing saw blade1003923WARNING:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before installing or removing the blade.CAUTION:• Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to installor remove the blade. Failure to do so may result inovertightening or insufficient tightening of the hexsocket bolt. This could cause an injury.Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in thestopper pin.To remove the blade, use the hex wrench to loosen thehex socket bolt holding the center cover by turning itcounterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and centercover.1234012586Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hexwrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise. Thenremove the hex socket bolt, outer flange and blade.12345012587To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surfaceof the blade matches the direction of the arrow on theblade case. Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt,and then use the hex wrench to tighten the hex socketbolt (left-handed) securely counterclockwise whilepressing the shaft lock.1 2 34 501271721 34002254Return the blade guard and center cover to its originalposition. Then tighten the hex socket bolt clockwise tosecure the center cover. Release the handle from theraised position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower thehandle to make sure that the blade guard moves properly.Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before makingcut.Dust bag (optional accessory)1 23003937The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations cleanand dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it ontothe dust nozzle.When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bagfrom the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dustbag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to removeparticles adhering to the insides which might hamperfurther collection.NOTE:If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your saw,more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed.1. Dust bag2. Dust nozzle3. Fastener1. Blade case2. Arrow3. Saw blade4. Arrow1. Outer flange2. Saw blade3. Inner flange4. Hex socket bolt(left-handed)5. Spindle1. Shaft lock2. Arrow3. Blade case4. Hex wrench5. Hex socket bolt1. Center cover2. Hex socket bolt3. Hex wrench4. Safety cover1. Stopper pin