Makita XT612M Instruction Manual

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7 ENGLISHHookCAUTION: When hanging the tool, set thelock/speed change lever in position to lockthe switch trigger. (See the section titled “Switchaction” .)CAUTION: Never hang the tool at high orpotentially unstable location.1► 1. HookThe hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily.To use the hook, simply lift up hook until it snaps intothe open position.When not in use, always lower hook until it snaps intothe closed position.ASSEMBLYCAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore carrying out any work on the tool.Installing or removing the reciprosaw bladeCAUTION: Always clean out all chips or for-eign matter adhering to the blade and around theblade clamp. Failure to do so may cause insufficienttightening of the blade, resulting in a serious injury.To install the recipro saw blade, always make sure thatthe blade clamp lever (part of the blade clamp sleeve)is in released position on the insulation cover beforeinserting the recipro saw blade. If the blade clamp leveris in fixed position, rotate the blade clamp lever in thedirection of the arrow so that it can be locked at thereleased positon .213► 1. Blade clamp lever 2. Released position 3. FixedpositionInsert the recipro saw blade into the blade clamp as faras it will go. The blade clamp sleeve rotates and fixes therecipro saw blade. Make sure that the recipro saw bladecannot be extracted even though you try to pull it out.12► 1. Recipro saw blade 2. Blade clamp sleeveCAUTION: If you do not insert the recipro saw bladedeep enough, the recipro saw blade may be ejected unex-pectedly during operation. This can be extremely dangerous.To remove the recipro saw blade, rotate the bladeclamp lever in the direction of the arrow fully. The reci-pro saw blade is removed and the blade clamp lever isfixed at the released position .12► 1. Recipro saw blade 2. Blade clamp leverCAUTION: Keep hands and fingers away fromthe lever during the switching operation. Failureto do so may cause personal injuries.