15 ENGLISH12453► 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 4. Loosen 5. TightenInstalling the bladeMount the blade carefully onto the spindle, makingsure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of theblade matches the direction of the arrow on the bladecase.12► 1. Arrow on the blade case 2. Arrow on the bladeInstall the outer flange and hex socket bolt. Tighten thehex socket bolt counterclockwise using the hex wrenchwhile pressing the shaft lock.1 2 3 4 5► 1. Hex socket bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Saw blade4. Inner flange 5. SpindleNOTICE: If the inner flange is removed, be sure toinstall it on the spindle with its protrusion facing awayfrom the blade. If the flange is installed incorrectly, theflange will rub against the machine.Return the blade guard and center cover to its originalposition. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to securethe center cover. Unlock the stopper pin to releasecarriage from the raised position. Lower the handle tomake sure that the blade guard moves properly. Makesure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.Connecting a vacuum cleanerWhen you wish to perform clean cutting operation, con-nect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle usinga front cuffs 24 (optional accessory).1 23► 1. Front cuffs 24 2. Hose 3. Vacuum cleaner