Makita SD100D Instruction Manual page 9

Installing snap-off blade
CAUTION:
Always use the snap-off blade with
designated length, width, and thickness. An inap-
propriately installed snap-off blade can be broken. A
broken blade can fly off and cause a personal injury.
A snap-off blade can also be used with this tool. Use 3
segments of 18 mm wide snap-off blade with 0.5 mm
thickness. The maximum cutting depth is 12.5 mm
when cutting a drywall.
10 mm
18 mm
► 1 . Three segments of snap-off blade
1. Loosen the bolts on the blade holder. Turn the
blade holder so that its protrusion faces outward.
2. Insert the snap-off blade so that the sharp edge
faces forward.
3. Secure the snap-off blade at the position where
the end of the first segment comes to the edge of blade
holder as illustrated.
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► 1 . Blade holder 2. End of the first segment of snap-
off blade 3. Allowable cutting length
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Attaching blade cap
CAUTION:
Always attach the blade cap when
tool is not used. A bare blade may cause personal
injury or damage to the blade itself.
Pass the blade cap through the blade until the hook
catches the base cover. Note the direction of the blade cap
when attaching; the wider hook comes front side. When
removing the blade cap, lift it while pinching the both sides.
► 1 . Blade cap 2. Hook
During operation, insert the blade cap to the hook on
the base as illustrated until it clicks.
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► 1 . Blade cap 2. Hook
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► 1 . Hex wrench
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