Makita 5007FA Owners Manual - Page 7

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 001396 1. Switch trigger 1 ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Removing or installing saw blade 001417 1. Wrench 2. Shaft lock 1 2 CAUTION: • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see 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. Electric brake For model 5007FA, 5008FA only This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING LOWER GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. Lighting the lamp 001411 1. Lamp switch 1 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. To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the blade cannot revolve and use the 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. 001434 1. Saw blade 1 2. Hex bolt 3. Outer flange 4. Inner flange 4 2 3 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. CAUTION: • Do not see the source of light directly. • Always be sure that the lamp is switched off when you do not use the tool. To turn on the lamp, press the "ON" side of the lamp switch. Press the "OFF" side to turn it off. 7