Operation; Fig.2 - Makita HS7601 Instruction Manual

WARNING:
• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a
lock-off button which prevents the tool from
unintended starting. NEVER use the tool if it
runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off button. Return tool
to a Makita service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.
• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and func-
tion of lock-off button.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing
up at the front of the tool.
• Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove
the blade.
► Fig.12: 1. Hex wrench 2. Shaft lock 3. Loosen
4. Tighten
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the
hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and blade.
► Fig.13: 1. Inner flange 2. Saw blade 3. Outer flange
4. Hex bolt
When changing blade, make sure to also clean upper
and lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust. Such
efforts do not, however, replace the need to check lower
guard operation before each use.
For tool with the inner flange for
other than 15.88 mm hole-diameter
saw blade
► Fig.14: 1. Mounting shaft 2. Inner flange 3. Saw
blade 4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt
The inner flange has a certain diameter protrusion on
one side of it and a different diameter protrusion on the
other side. Choose a correct side on which protrusion
fits into the saw blade hole perfectly.
Next, mount the inner flange onto the mounting shaft
so that the correct side of protrusion on the inner flange
faces outward and then place saw blade and outer
flange.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE
SECURELY.
CAUTION:
• Make sure that the protrusion "a" on the
inner flange that is positioned outside
fits into the saw blade hole "a" perfectly.
Mounting the blade on the wrong side can result
in the dangerous vibration.
For tool with the inner flange for a
15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade
(country specific)
► Fig.15: 1. Mounting shaft 2. Inner flange 3. Saw
blade 4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt
► Fig.16: 1. Mounting shaft 2. Inner flange 3. Saw
blade 4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt 6. Ring
Mount the inner flange with its recessed side facing
outward onto the mounting shaft and then place saw
blade (with the ring attached if needed), outer flange
and hex bolt.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE
SECURELY.
WARNING:
• Before mounting the blade onto the spin-
dle, always be sure that the correct ring for
the blade's arbor hole you intend to use is
installed between the inner and the outer
flanges. Use of the incorrect arbor hole ring
may result in the improper mounting of the blade
causing blade movement and severe vibration
resulting in possible loss of control during oper-
ation and in serious personal injury.
Hex wrench storage
► Fig.17: 1. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
(Optional accessory)
► Fig.18: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Screw
► Fig.19: 1. Vacuum cleaner 2. Hose
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install
the dust nozzle on the tool using the screw. Then con-
nect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle as
shown in the figure.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight
line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result
in overheating the motor and dangerous kick-
back, possibly causing severe injury.
• Always use a front grip and rear handle and
firmly hold the tool by both front grip and rear
handle during operations.
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