Makita 5008MG Manuel D'instruction page 8

Lighting the lamp
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CAUTION:
Do not apply impact to the lamp, which may cause
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damage or shorted service time to it.
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
The lamp lights up when the tool is plugged. The lamp
keeps on lighting until the tool is unplugged.
If the lamp does not light up, the mains cord or the lamp
may be defective. The lamp is lit but the tool does not
start even if the tool is switched on, the carbon brushes
may be worn out, or the motor or the ON/OFF switch
may be defective.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Hex wrench storage
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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 handle and turn it
until it comes into contact with the protrusion on the
handle.
1. Lamp
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1. Hex wrench
2. Protrusion
Removing or installing saw blade
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CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
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at the front of the tool.
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the
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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 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.
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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.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
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When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the
joint (optional accessory) on the tool using the screws.
Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the joint
as shown in the figure.
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1. Hex wrench
2. Shaft lock
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1. Saw blade
2. Hex bolt
3. Outer flange
4. Inner flange
5. Ring
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1. Vacuum cleaner