Assembly, Operation – Makita 5007NFA User Manual
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NOTE:
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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. 
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 
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. 
Removing or installing saw blade
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CAUTION:
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Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up 
at the front of the tool. 
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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 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 upper 
and lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust. Such 
efforts do not, however, replace the need to check lower 
guard operation before each use. 
OPERATION
CAUTION:
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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. 
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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 
blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without 
the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on and 
wait until the blade attains full speed. Now simply move 
the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it 
flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is 
completed. 
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and 
your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to properly 
follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn or 
force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind the 
blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible 
serious injury. Release switch, wait for blade to stop and 
then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line, and 
start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which 
exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected 
from saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury. 
 
 
1. Base 
2. Rear handle 
3. Front grip 
1. Hex bolt 
2. Outer flange 
3. Saw blade 
4. Inner flange 
5. Ring 
1. Hex wrench 
2. Shaft lock 
1. Hex wrench 
2. Protrusion