Makita 5900B, Instruction Manual

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Side grip (auxiliary handle)
Install the side grip on the tool securely before operation.
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.
Rip fence (Guide rule)
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 posi-
tion with the screw on the front of the base. It also makes repeated cuts of uni-
form width possible.
1. Side grip
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1. Rear handle
2. Front grip
3. Base
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1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
2. Screw
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