8Switch actionCAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch triggeractuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger tostop.Lighting the lampCAUTION:• Do not apply impact to the lamp, which may cause damage or shortedservice time to it.• Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly.The lamp lights up when the tool is plugged. The lamp keeps on lighting untilthe tool is unplugged.NOTE:• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be careful not toscratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination.ASSEMBLY CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged beforecarrying out any work on the tool.Hex wrench storageHex wrench is stored on the tool. To remove hex wrench, rotate it toward your-self and pull it out.To install hex wrench, place it on the handle and turn it until it comes into con-tact with the protrusion on the handle.Removing or installing saw bladeCAUTION:• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of thetool.• 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 anduse the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove thehex bolt, outer flange and blade.1. Switch trigger10073291. Lamp10073511. Hex wrench2. Protrusion120073311. Hex wrench2. Shaft lock1 2007330