Switch Action - Makita 5377MG Instruction Manual

NOTE:
When changing the positive stopper's position,
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loosening the lever and tilting the bevel angle to
less than the desired stopper position number
allows to change it.
When the arrow on the positive stopper points
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22.5, the bevel angle can be adjusted 0 -
22.5°;when the arrow points 45, it can be adjusted
0 - 45°; when the arrow points 51.5, it can be
adjusted 0 - 51.5°.
Sighting
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For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the
B position with it.

Switch action

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CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
Hook
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1. Base
1
1. Switch trigger
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1. Hook
CAUTION:
Always unplug the tool when hanging the tool
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using the hook.
Never hook the tool at high location or on
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potentially unstable surface.
The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily.
To use the hook, simply lift up hook until it snaps into
the open position.
When not in use, always lower hook until it snaps into
the closed position.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Hex wrench storage
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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 grip and turn it until
it comes into contact with the protrusion on the grip.
Removing or installing saw blade
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CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing
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up at the front of the tool.
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove
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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 clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer
flange and blade.
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1. Grip
1
2. Hex wrench
1. Shaft lock
2. Hex wrench
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