Operation - Makita XBP01 Instruction Manual

6. Hold the blade in place and turn the blade-
tightening lever counterclockwise until it stops.
This places proper tension on the blade.
Make sure that the blade is correctly positioned around
the wheels.
Start and stop the tool two or three times to make sure
that the blade runs properly on the wheels.
To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
Adjusting the stopper plate position
1
B
A
2
3
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In the ordinary operation, protrude the stopper plate to
the A side fully.
When the stopper plate strikes against the obstacles
like a wall or the like at the finishing of a cut, loosen two
screws and slide it to the B side in the figure.
After sliding the stopper plate, secure it by tightening
two screws firmly.
Hook
1
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Hook is useful for hanging the tool. Hang tool on a pipe
vice or other suitable, stable structure.
To install the hook, set the hook alongside the groove
and tighten it with two screws.
Wheel cover (optional accessory)
To install the wheel cover:
1. Put together the hinges of the wheel cover and
the tool.
1. Stopper plate
2. Screws
3. Blade
1. Hook
2. Screws
2
1
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2. Insert the axes.
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3. Fasten the axes by the stop rings.
4. Lock the wheel cover.
NOTICE:
When opening the wheel cover, press and open both
the stoppers simultaneously. Opening only one stopper
may cause crack on the wheel cover.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always hold front and rear handle. Never hold
•
the tool body or guards. Hands may slip from
these locations and contact blade. Contact with
the blade may result in personal injury.
Make sure to hold the tool firmly when turning on
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or off the tool or when cutting. Otherwise the tool
may fall and cause personal injury.
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For stable cut, always keep at least two teeth in the cut.
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1. Axis
1
1. Stop ring
1