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Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect
a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Connect a hose of the
vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using the front cuff 24.
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2
3
Fig.25
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1.
Hose of the vacuum cleaner
2.
Front cuff 24
3.
Dust nozzle
Adjusting angle of dust nozzle
The angle of the dust nozzle can be adjusted by rotating
the dust nozzle.
When operating the tool without connecting a vacuum
cleaner, bring the dust nozzle downward to prevent the
operator from being exposed to sawdust.
When operating the tool with connecting a vacuum cleaner,
bring the dust nozzle upward to keep the hose of the vacuum
cleaner from getting caught in the workpiece or the guide rail.
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Fig.26
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1.
Dust nozzle
OPERATION
This tool is intended to cut wood products. With appro-
priate Makita genuine circular saw blades, following
materials can also be sawed:
•
Aluminum products
•
Mineral contained plastic
Refer to our website or contact your local Makita dealer
for the correct circular saw blades to be used for the
material to be cut.
Do not use the tool without the sub base unless when
using the guide rail.
CAUTION:
When cutting plastic materials,
avoid melting it by overheating of the blade tip.
Checking blade guard function
Remove the battery cartridge.
Set the bevel angle to 0°, and then retract the lower
guard manually to the end and release it. The lower
guard is properly functioning if;
— it is retracted above the base without any hin
-
drance and;
— it automatically returns and contacts with the
stopper.
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2
1
5
6
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4
2
3
Fig.27
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1.
Upper guard
2.
Lower guard
3.
Base
4.
Stopper
5.
Open
6.
Close
If the lower guard is not functioning properly, check if saw
dust is accumulated inside of the upper and lower guards. If
the lower guard is not functioning properly even after remov
-
ing dust, have your tool serviced at a Makita service center.
Cutting operation
CAUTION:
Wear dust mask when performing
cutting 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.
NOTE:
When the battery cartridge temperature is low,
the tool may not work to its full capacity. At this time, for
example, use the tool for a light-duty cut for a while until
the battery cartridge warms up as high as room tem
-
perature. Then, the tool can work to its full capacity.
Fig.28
