Electric Brake - Makita 5007N Instruction Manual

Electric brake

For model 5007NFA only
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch
trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower
guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING
LOWER GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
Lighting the lamp (For models
5007NF,5007NFA)
► 1. Lamp
CAUTION:
• Do not apply impact to the lamp, which may
cause damage or shorted service time to it.
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
The lamp lights up when the tool is plugged. The lamp
keeps on lighting until the tool is unplugged.
If the lamp does not light up, the mains cord may be
defective. The lamp is lit but the tool does not start
even if the tool is switched on, the carbon brushes may
be worn out, the motor or the ON/OFF switch may be
defective.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp,
or it may lower the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Hex wrench storage
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► 1. Hex wrench 2. Protrusion
Hex wrench is stored on the tool. To remove hex
wrench, rotate it toward yourself and pull it out.
To install hex wrench, place it on the handle and turn
it until it comes into contact with the protrusion on the
handle.
Removing or installing saw blade
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► 1. Hex wrench 2. Shaft lock
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.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen
the hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex
bolt, outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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