9
Overheat protection for tool
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically
and the overheat indicator lights up about 60 seconds. In
this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool on
again.
Overheat protection for battery
When the battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically without any indications. The tool does not
start even if pulling the switch trigger. In this situation, let
the battery cool before turning the tool on again.
NOTE:
The battery overheat protection works only with a battery
cartridge with a star marking.
(Fig. 10)
Overdischarge protection
When the remaining battery capacity gets low, the battery
indicator blinks on the applicable battery side. By further
use, the tool stops and the battery indicator lights up
about 10 seconds. In this situation, charge the battery
cartridge.
Adjusting depth of cut (Fig. 11)
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever
securely.
Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base
up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base
by tightening the lever.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more than
one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using proper
cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
Bevel cutting (Fig. 12 & 13)
Loosen the front lever and rear wing nut. Set for the
desired angle (0° - 50°) by tilting accordingly, then tighten
the lever and wing nut securely.
(Fig. 14)
Use the 45° stopper when you do precise 45° angle
cutting. Turn the stopper clockwise fully for bevel cut (0° -
45°) and turn it counterclockwise for 0° - 50° bevel cuts.
Sighting (Fig. 15)
For straight cuts, align the 0° position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the
45° position with it. The position of the top guide is
adjustable.
Switch action (Fig. 16)
CAUTION:
• Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the “OFF” position when
released.
• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing the
lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, press
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off lever
which prevents the tool from unintended starting.
NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off lever.
Return tool to a MAKITA service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of
lock-off lever.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any
work on the tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
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.
(Fig. 17)
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the
hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and blade.
For tool with the inner flange for a 15.88 mm hole-
diameter saw blade (Fig. 18)
Mount the inner flange with its recessed side facing
outward onto the mounting shaft and then place saw
blade, outer flange and hex bolt.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE
SECURELY.
For tool with the inner flange for other than 15.88 mm
hole-diameter saw blade (Fig. 19)
The inner flange has a certain diameter protrusion on one
side of it and a different diameter protrusion on the other
side. Choose a correct side on which protrusion fits into
the saw blade hole perfectly.
Next, mount the inner flange onto the mounting shaft so
that the correct side of protrusion on the inner flange
faces outward and then place saw blade and outer flange.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE
SECURELY.
CAUTION:
•
Make sure that the protrusion “a” on the inner
flange that is positioned outside fits into the saw
blade hole “a” perfectly.
Mounting the blade on the
wrong side can result in the dangerous vibration.
(Fig. 20)
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.
Hex wrench storage (Fig. 21)
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner (for
European countries only) (Fig. 22 & 23)
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the
dust nozzle on the tool using the screw. Then connect a
