Makita 5377MG Owners Manual - Page 8

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 unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Hex wrench storage 1 1. Grip 2. Hex wrench 2 007405 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 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 5 4 007399 1 2 3 1. Saw blade 2. Outer flange 3. Hex bolt 4. Inner flange 5. Ring 17 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: • One side of the inner flange is for 5/8" hole diameter of the blade and the other side is for 13/16" hole diameter. Use the correct side for the hole diameter of the blade you intend to use. Mounting the blade on the wrong side can result in dangerous vibration. 2 1 13/16" 5/8" 1. Ring 17 34 2. Inner flange 3. Blade 5 4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt 6. Mounting shaft 6 007400 2 1 007398 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 hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. 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 COUNTERCLOCKWISE SECURELY. 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 kickback, possibly causing severe injury. 2 1 1. Rear handle 2. Front grip 3. Base 3 007401 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 8