Makita LS004G Instruction Manual page 29

Constant speed control
The tool is provided with an electronic speed control
which helps maintain a constant blade rotation speed
even under load. A constant blade rotation speed will
result in a very smooth cut.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before working on the tool. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► Fig.36: 1. Hex wrench
Removing and installing saw blade
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before removing and installing the circular saw
blade. Accidental start up of the tool may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Use only the Makita wrench pro-
vided to remove and install the circular saw blade.
Failure to use the wrench may result in overtightening
or insufficient tightening of the hex socket bolt and
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never use or substitute the parts
which are not supplied with this tool. Using such
parts can cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
After installing the circular
saw blade, always make sure that it is securely
installed. Loose attachment of the circular saw blade
can cause serious personal injury.
Removing the blade
To remove the circular saw blade, perform the following
steps:
1. Lock the carriage in the raised position by pulling
and turning the stopper pin in a locked position.
► Fig.37: 1. Stopper pin 2. Unlocked position
3. Locked position
2. Use the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding
the center cover. Then, raise the blade guard and cen-
ter cover.
► Fig.38: 1. Hex wrench 2. Hex bolt 3. Center cover
4. Blade guard
3. Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise. Then remove
the hex socket bolt, outer flange and circular saw blade.
► Fig.39: 1. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 2. Outer
flange 3. Shaft lock
4. If the inner flange is removed, install it on the
spindle with its recessed side facing the circular saw
blade. If the flange is installed incorrectly the flange will
rub against the machine.
For tool with ring
(Country specific)
► Fig.40: 1. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 2. Outer
flange 3. Circular saw blade 4. Ring 5. Inner
flange 6. Spindle 7. Recessed side
For tool without ring
(Country specific)
► Fig.41: 1. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 2. Outer
flange 3. Circular saw blade 4. Inner flange
5. Spindle 6. Recessed side
Installing the blade
WARNING:
the spindle, 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 move-
ment and severe vibration resulting in possible loss
of control during operation and in serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure to install the circular
saw blade so that the direction of the arrow on the
blade matches that on the blade case. Failure to do
so may result in personal injury and cause damage to
the tool and/or the workpiece.
Arbor hole diameters of circular saw blade may differ
depending on your region of residence. Use a correctly
sized ring to secure the circular saw blade to the spindle
when the hole diameter exceeds the spindle diameter.
To install the circular saw blade, perform the following steps:
1. Mount the circular saw blade carefully onto the
inner flange. Make sure that the direction of the arrow
on the circular saw blade matches the direction of the
arrow on the blade case.
► Fig.42: 1. Arrow on blade case 2. Arrow on circular
saw blade
2.
Install the outer flange and hex socket bolt, and
then use the hex wrench to tighten the hex socket bolt
counterclockwise securely while pressing the shaft lock.
For tool with ring
(Country specific)
► Fig.43: 1. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 2. Outer
flange 3. Circular saw blade 4. Ring 5. Inner
flange 6. Spindle 7. Recessed side
For tool without ring
(Country specific)
► Fig.44: 1. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 2. Outer
flange 3. Circular saw blade 4. Inner flange
5. Spindle 6. Recessed side
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Before mounting the blade onto