Makita DCS553 Manuel D'instruction page 10

To use the hook, simply turn the hook until it snaps into
the open position.
When not in use, always turn the hook until it snaps into
the closed position.
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► 1. Open position 2. Closed position
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the circular saw
blade after switch lever release, have tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION:
The blade brake system is not a
substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL
WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► 1. Hex wrench
Installing or removing the circular
saw blade
CAUTION:
install or remove the circular saw blade.
CAUTION:
blade, be sure to tighten the bolt securely.
CAUTION:
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
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tool.
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► 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Tighten 4. Loosen
To remove the circular saw blade, press the shaft lock
fully so that the circular saw blade cannot revolve and
use the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt. Then remove
the hex bolt, outer flange and circular saw blade.
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► 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Circular saw blade
4. Inner flange 5. Cup washer
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To install the circular saw blade, follow the removal
procedure in reverse.
10 ENGLISH
Use only the Makita wrench to
When installing the circular saw
Be sure the circular saw blade is
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