Electric Brake; Electronic Function - Makita HS004G Instruction Manual

Attach the hook with the screws as illustrated.
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► 1 . Hook 2. Screw
To use the hook, simply turn the hook until it snaps into
the open position.
When not in use, always turn the hook until it snaps into
the closed position.
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► 1 . Open position 2. Closed position

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the circular saw
blade after switch lever release, have tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION:
The blade brake system is not a
substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL
WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

Electronic function

The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following feature(s).
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
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► 1 . Hex wrench
Removing or installing circular saw
blade
CAUTION:
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
CAUTION:
install or remove the circular saw blade.
To remove the circular saw blade, press the shaft lock
fully so that the circular saw blade cannot revolve and
use the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt. Then remove
the hex bolt, outer flange, circular saw blade and ring
(country specific).
► 1 . Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Loosen 4. Tighten
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Always be sure that the tool is
Be sure the circular saw blade is
Use only the Makita wrench to
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