Makita SJ401 Instruction Manual

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8INSTALLING PIN END BLADES1. Unplug power cord from outlet.2. Install blade with the tension lever in vertical position.3. Install the blade through the insert opening. Have the teethpointing down. Engage the pin into the “V” notch of the lowerblade holder.4. Pull up on the blade and engage the upper pin in the notch ofthe upper blade holder.5. Flip tension lever down to horizontal position to lock in tension.NOTE:For your own need, turn blade tension lever clockwise until blade istensioned.INSTALLING PLAIN END BLADESNOTE:For plain end blades, the set screw of the blade holders needs tobe used. The set screws are supplied in the loose parts bag.1. Unplug power cord from outlet.2. Install blade with the tension lever in vertical position.3. Install the new blade through the insert hole in the table, andinto the lower blade holder. Position the lower end of the bladein the lower blade holder.4. Tighten the plain blade set screw using the “L” wrench.5. Use the same procedure to install the blade into the upperblade holder. Tighten the blade set screw using the “L” wrench,while holding the blade change rod in position.6. Remove the “L” wrench and the blade change rod from theblade holder.7. Flip tension lever down to a horizontal position to lock intension.8. If necessary, turn blade tension lever clockwise until blade istensioned.REMOVING PLAIN END BLADES1. Insert the blade change rod through the hole above the bladeholder and loosen the blade set screw of the blade holder withthe “L” wrench.2. Remove the blade from upper blade holder.3. Use the same procedure to remove the blade from the lowerblade holder.WARNING:To avoid injury from unexpected tool movement, alwaysunplug the saw before installing, removing, or replacing theblade.Blade Tension Lever“V” NotchLower Blade Holder“V” Notch Upper Blade HolderBlade Tension LeverBladePlain Blade Set ScrewLower BladeHolderBlade Change RodUpper BladeHolderPlain Blade Set Screw “L” Wrench