Makita LS1212 Instruction Manual page 8

Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and
use the socket wrench to loosen the hex
bolt clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and blade.
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Bladecase
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Mount the blade onto the spindle, making
sure that the direction of the arrow on the
surface of the blade matches the direction
of the arrow on the blade case.
Blade case
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex
bolt securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock. Then tighten the hex bolt
clockwise to secure the center cover.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to do
so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This could cause
an injury.
To remove the blade, raise the safety cover and center cover. Loosen the hex bolt using
the socket wrench and remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
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