Operation - Makita 5705R Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
• Do not use saw blades which do not comply
with the characteristics specified in these
instructions.
• Do not use saw blades the disc of which is
thicker or the set of which is smaller than the
thickness of the riving knife.
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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.
• Never depress the shaft lock while the saw is
running.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock fully 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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► 1 . Hex socket head bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Saw
blade 4. Inner flange
When changing blade, make sure to also clean upper
and lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust. Such
efforts do not, however, replace the need to check lower
guard operation before each use.
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Connecting a vacuum cleaner
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► 1 . Vacuum cleaner
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, con-
nect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the
joint on the tool using the screws. Then connect a hose
of the vacuum cleaner to the joint as shown in the figure.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight
line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result
in overheating the motor and dangerous kick-
back, possibly causing severe injury.
Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front
grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If
both hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by the
blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without
the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on and
wait until the blade attains full speed. Now simply move
the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat
and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and your
speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to properly follow
your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn or force the tool
back to the cut line. Doing so may bind the blade and lead
to dangerous kickback and possible serious injury. Release
switch, wait for blade to stop and then withdraw tool. Realign
tool on new cut line, and start cut again. Attempt to avoid posi-
tioning which exposes operator to chips and wood dust being
ejected from saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.