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Upper guard
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Lower guard
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Base
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Stopper
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Open
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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 removing 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 temperature. Then, the tool can work to its
full capacity.
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 circular saw blade. Set the base on the workpiece
to be cut without the circular saw blade making any
contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the circular
saw 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 circular saw blade and
lead to dangerous kickback and possible serious injury. Release
switch, wait for circular saw 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)
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rip fence is
securely installed in the correct position before
use.
Improper attachment may cause dangerous
kickback.
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Rip fence (Guide rule)
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Clamping screw
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate straight cuts.
Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against the side of the work
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piece and secure it in position with the clamping screw on the front
of the base. It also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
Guide rail
Optional accessory
Place the tool on the rear end of guide rail. Turn two adjusting screws
on the tool base so that the tool slides smoothly without a clatter.
Hold both the front grip and rear handle of the tool firmly. Turn on the
tool and cut the splinter-guard along the full length with a stroke. Now
the edge of the splinter-guard corresponds to the cutting edge.
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Adjusting screws
