11NOTE:• When laser line is dim and almost or entirelyinvisible because of the direct sunlight in the indooror outdoor window-by work, relocate the work areato a place not exposed to the direct sunlight.ASSEMBLYWARNING:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before working on the tool. Failure toswitch off and unplug the tool may result in seriouspersonal injury.Storage of socket wrench with hex wrench onits other end12011338The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure.When the socket wrench is needed it can be pulled out ofthe wrench holder. After using the socket wrench it canbe stored by returning it to the wrench holder.Installing or removing saw bladeWARNING:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before installing or removing theblade. Accidental start up of the tool may result inserious personal injury.• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided toinstall or remove the blade.Failure to use thewrench may result in overtightening or insufficienttightening of the hex bolt and serious personalinjury.1010477Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in thestopper pin.1 234 5010241To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosenthe hex bolt holding the center cover by turning itcounterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and centercover.WARNING:• Do not remove any screw other than the hexbolt illustrated. If you mistakenly remove anotherscrew and the blade guard comes off, make sure tore-assemble the blade guard.12 345010242Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use thesocket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Thenremove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.NOTE:• If the inner flange is removed be sure to install it onthe spindle with its protrusion facing away from theblade. If the flange is installed incorrectly theflange will rub against the machine.WARNING:• Before mounting the blade onto the spindle,always be sure that the correct ring for theblade's arbor hole you intend to use is installedbetween the inner and the outer flanges. Use ofthe incorrect arbor hole ring may result in theimproper mounting of the blade causing blademovement and severe vibration resulting inpossible loss of control during operation and inserious personal injury.1. Blade case2. Socket wrench3. Hex bolt4. Arrow5. Shaft lock1. Socket wrench2. Blade case3. Center cover4. Hex bolt5. Blade guard1. Stopper pin1. Socket wrenchwith hex wrenchon its other end2. Wrench holder