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6.
Before setting the tool down after completing a
cut, be sure that the guard has closed and the
blade has come to a complete stop.
7.
Never attempt to saw with the circular saw
held upside down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
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8.
Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
9.
Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade.
10.
Do not use any abrasive wheels.
11.
Only use the saw blade with the diameter that
is marked on the tool or specified in the man
-
ual.
Use of an incorrectly sized blade may affect
the proper guarding of the blade or guard opera-
tion which could result in serious personal injury.
12.
Keep blade sharp and clean.
Gum and wood
pitch hardened on blades slows saw and
increases potential for kickback. Keep blade clean
by first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with
gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.
Never use gasoline.
13.
Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when
use the tool.
14.
Always use the saw blade intended for cutting
the material that you are going to cut.
15.
Only use the saw blades that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
16.
Place the tool and the parts on a flat and stable
surface.
Otherwise the tool or the parts may fall
and cause an injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
direct current
no load speed
revolutions or reciprocation per minute
diameter
FCC statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic-
ular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Makita U.S.A. Inc.
14930 Northam Street, La Mirada, CA 90638-5753,
USA
+1-(714) 522-8088
