Makita 5603R Instruction Manual page 7

17. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw
held upside down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
(Fig. G)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Removing or installing saw blade
The following blade can be used with this tool.
Model Max. dia.
5603R 165 mm
5705R 190 mm
5903R 235 mm
The thickness of the riving knife is 1.8 mm for Models
5603R and 5705R or 2.0 mm for Model for 5903R.
CAUTION:
• Do not use saw blades which do not comply with the
characteristics specified in these instructions.
• Do not use saw blades the disc of which is thicker or
the set of which is smaller than the thickness of the
riving knife.
To remove the saw blade, depress the shaft lock fully
to prevent shaft rotation, then use the hex wrench to
loosen the hex socket head bolt. (Fig. 1)
Now remove the outer flange, raise the safety cover
as much as possible, and remove the saw blade.
(Fig. 2)
18. Before setting the tool down after completing
a cut, be sure that the lower (telescoping)
guard has closed and the blade has come to a
Fig. F
complete stop.
19. Using manufacturer data
• Ensure that the diameter, thickness and other
characteristics of the saw blade are suitable for
the tool.
• Ensure that the saw blade is suitable for the
spindle speed of the tool.
20. Do not use any abrasive wheel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Min. dia. Blade thickness
150 mm less than 1.7 mm
170 mm less than 1.7 mm
210 mm less than 1.9 mm
Install the saw blade using the reverse of the removal
procedure. Install the inner flange, saw blade, outer
flange and hex socket head bolt, in that order. Be sure
to secure the hex socket head bolt tightly with the
shaft lock fully depressed. (Fig. 1 & 3)
CAUTION:
• Make sure that the blade teeth point forward in the
same direction as the tool rotation (the arrow on the
blade should point in the same direction as the
arrow on the tool).
• Never depress the shaft lock while the saw is
running.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench to remove or
install the blade.
Fig. G
Kerf
more than 1.9 mm
more than 1.9 mm
more than 2.1 mm
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