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CAUTION:
•
Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted such that:
The distance between the riving knife and the
toothed rim of the saw blade is not more than 5
mm. The toothed rim does not extend more than 5
mm beyond the lower edge of the riving knife.
Switch action
Fig.7
CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
The following blade can be used with this tool.
Model
Max. dia.
Min. dia.
Blade thickness
Kerf
5603R
165 mm
150 mm
1.6 mm or less
1.9 mm or more
5703R,5705R
190 mm
170 mm
1.6 mm or less
1.9 mm or more
5903R
235 mm
210 mm
1.7 mm or less
2.1 mm or more
5103R
270 mm
260 mm
1.8 mm or less
2.2 mm or more
5143R
355 mm
350 mm
2.3 mm or less
2.7 mm or more
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The thickness of the riving knife is 1.8 mm for Models
5603R,5703R and 5705R or 2.0 mm for Models for
5903R and 5103R or 2.5 mm for Model 5143R.
CAUTION:
•
Do not use saw blades which do not comply with
the characteristics specified in these instructions.
•
Do not use saw blades the disc of which is thicker
or the set of which is smaller than the thickness of
the riving knife.
Fig.8
CAUTION:
•
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing
up at the front of the tool.
•
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove
the blade.
•
Never depress the shaft lock while the saw is
running.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock fully 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.
Fig.9
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.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Fig.10
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install
the joint on the tool using the screws. Then connect a
hose of the vacuum cleaner to the joint as shown in the
figure.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
•
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.
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.
Fig.11
CAUTION:
•
The riving knife should always be used except
when plunging in the middle of the workpiece.
Rip fence (Guide rule)
Fig.12
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly
against the side of the workpiece and secure it in
position with the screw on the front of the base. It also
makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
