Medium
15-30 minutes
This part is an OEM from Makita. The depth guide is made for use with several circular saw devices. This component is fastened to the base assembly, allowing the operator to measure the saw for project material depth. This item is sold individually. A wrench is often necessary for making the replacement. Please refer to the manual and diagrams for additional instructions.
Depth Guide 345658-1
OEM part for: Makita
Part Number: 345658-1
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This is the official OEM part for the following brands:
- Makita
This item works with the following types of products:
- Circular Saw
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Bent depth guide
Anthony - March 23, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Circular Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, 2.5mm hex wrench, slotted and Phillips screwdrivers
Parts Used
Remove blade.
Remove blade guard stop(located behind blade) philips screw.
Loosen 2.5mm hex set screw at base plate.
Remove stop ring on depth adjustment knob.
Loosen depth adjustment knob until free.
Withdraw bolt through depth guide, noting washer positions and guide orientation.
Replaced damaged depth guide.
Reverse steps.
Some adjustment required for depth guide knob upon reinstallation. Simply tighten to your preferred tightness on the adjustment knob without installing the stop ring and orient to the correct position, then finish with the stop ring.
Remove blade guard stop(located behind blade) philips screw.
Loosen 2.5mm hex set screw at base plate.
Remove stop ring on depth adjustment knob.
Loosen depth adjustment knob until free.
Withdraw bolt through depth guide, noting washer positions and guide orientation.
Replaced damaged depth guide.
Reverse steps.
Some adjustment required for depth guide knob upon reinstallation. Simply tighten to your preferred tightness on the adjustment knob without installing the stop ring and orient to the correct position, then finish with the stop ring.
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Depth gauge twisted
John - September 27, 2023
Tool Type
Circular Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Allen wrench
Parts Used
Use Allen wrench and and open end wrench. To remove depth gauge.
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Bent angular guide & hinge part
David - July 9, 2023
Tool Type
Circular Saw
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Snap ring pliers, Allen wrench
Parts Used
Replaced bent parts.
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I dropped my saw and bent some parts
mark - August 16, 2017
Tool Type
Circular Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
I removed bent parts and replaced with new ones. The parts fit well so it was an easy fix.
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Circular saw fell off ladder and this piece bent inward.
Stephen - March 25, 2017
Tool Type
Circular Saw
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Allen wrench
Parts Used
Remove guard stop screw
Move guard out of the way
Remove slip washer and unscrew main bolt holding the depth gauge to the saw
Use small allen wrench and remove the base plate off the depth gauge
Remove bent depth gauge and install the new one in reverse steps
Fiddle with placing the release level to it tightens and releases at the proper tensions
Move guard out of the way
Remove slip washer and unscrew main bolt holding the depth gauge to the saw
Use small allen wrench and remove the base plate off the depth gauge
Remove bent depth gauge and install the new one in reverse steps
Fiddle with placing the release level to it tightens and releases at the proper tensions
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