Makita XSS02Z Instruction Manual - Page 9

NOTE: • Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination. • Do not use gasoline, thinner or the like to clean the lens of lamp. Using such substances will damage the lens. ASSEMBLY Hex wrench storage 1 1. Hex wrench CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool. Removing or installing saw blade 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 1 006708 When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost. Connecting a vacuum cleaner 1. Dust nozzle 2. Screw 2 006706 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 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. 2 4 3 1. Inner flange 2. Saw blade 3. Outer flange 4. Hex. bolt 1 006707 When changing blade, make sure to also clean the upper and lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust as discussed in the Maintenance section. Such efforts do not replace the need to check lower guard operation before each use. 006711 1 2 1. Hose 2. Vacuum cleaner 1 2 006712 When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. 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 CAUTION: • Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until it locks in place. If you can see the red part on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. • 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. 9