Makita LS0714 Instruction Manual page 12

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► 1. Blade case 2. Arrow 3. Saw blade 4. Arrow
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► 1. Outer flange 2. Saw blade 3. Inner flange 4. Hex
socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Spindle
Returning the blade guard
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex socket bolt clockwise to
secure the center cover. Release the handle from the
raised position by pulling the stopper pin. Lower the
handle to make sure that the blade guard moves prop-
erly. Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before
making cut.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner.
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Dust bag (optional accessory)
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► 1. Dust bag 2. Dust nozzle 3. Fastener
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it
onto the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty
the dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to
remove particles adhering to the insides which might
hamper further collection.
Dust box (Optional accessory)
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► 1. Dust box 2. Cover 3. Button
Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle.
Empty the dust box at the earliest possible.
To empty the dust box, open the cover by pushing the
button and throw away sawdust. Return the cover to
the original position and it locks. Dust box can easily
be removed by pulling out while turning it near the dust
nozzle on the tool.
CAUTION:
• Empty the dust box before collected sawdust
level reaches the cylinder part.
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