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Adjusting depth of cut
Fig.2
CAUTION:
•
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
clamping screw securely.
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
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 dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
Bevel cutting
Fig.3
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
Fig.4
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
Fig.5
CAUTION:
•
Before inserting 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, 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.
•
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
Fig.6
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.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock fully 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.
Fig.7
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
Fig.8
NOTE:
•
If a inner flange is removed by chance, install the
inner flange so that its protrusion (bigger side)
faces inside as shown in the figure.
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.9
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Fig.10
Fig.11
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install
the dust nozzle (accessory) on the tool using the screw.
Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust
nozzle as shown in the figure.
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.
