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move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut,
secure the base by tightening the clamping screw.
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 danger-
ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
Bevel cutting
1
2
1. Clamping screw 2. Bevel scale plate
Loosen the clamping screw on the bevel scale plate on
the front of the base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 45°)
by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screw
securely.
Sighting
A
B
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1. Cutting line
For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the
B position with it.
Switch action
1
2
1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
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, slide
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 a MAKITA service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose 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.
