10Return the blade guard and center cover to its originalposition. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to securethe center cover. Release the handle from the raisedposition by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle tomake sure that the blade guard moves properly. Makesure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.Dust bag (accessory)The 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 remove par-ticles adhering to the insides which might hamper furthercollection.NOTE:If you connect a vacuum cleaner to your saw, moreefficient and cleaner operations can be performed.Dust box (accessory)Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle.Empty the dust box at the earliest possible.To empty the dust box, open the cover by pushing thebutton and throw away sawdust. Return the cover to theoriginal position and it locks. Dust box can easily beremoved by pulling out while turning it near the dust noz-zle on the tool.NOTE:• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,more efficient and cleaner operations can beperformed.CAUTION:• Empty the dust box before collected sawdust levelreaches the cylinder part.1. Blade case2. Arrow3. Saw blade4. Arrow1. Hex bolt2. Outer flange3. Saw blade4. Inner flange5. Spindle1. Center cover2. Hex bolt3. Socket wrench4. Blade guard1. Dust nozzle2. Dust bag3. Fastener2 1 4 30015341 2 43500178631240015323120015361. Dust box2. Cover3. Button1. Cylinder part2. Dust box3. Sawdust1. Cylinder part2. Dust box12300679312 300679212006794