Makita HS7600 Instruction Manual - Page 8

1. Hex wrench 2. Shaft lock 3. Loosen 4. Tighten 4 3 2 1 015212 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. 1. Inner flange 2. Saw blade 3. Outer flange 4. Hex bolt 3 1 2 4 015216 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. 12 1. Mounting shaft 5 2. Inner flange 3. Saw blade 4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost. Connecting a vacuum cleaner (Optional accessory) 1. Dust nozzle 2. Screw 3. Lever 1 2 3 015214 2 1. Vacuum cleaner 2. Hose 1 015215 When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Replace the lever on the lower guard to the one supplied with the dust nozzle. Install the dust nozzle on the tool using the screw. Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle as shown in the figure. OPERATION 4 3 011231 Mount the inner flange with its recessed side facing outward onto the mounting shaft and then place saw blade, outer flange and hex bolt. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE SECURELY. Hex wrench storage 1. Hex wrench 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. • Always use a front grip and rear handle and firmly hold the tool by both front grip and rear handle during operations. 015213 1 015217 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