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To tilt the circular saw blade to the left, hold the handle
and tilt the carriage. Use the bevel scale and the pointer
as a guide. Then tighten the lever firmly to secure the
arm.
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1.
Arm
2.
Bevel scale
3.
Pointer
4.
Releasing lever
for right side bevel angle
To tilt the circular saw blade to the right, hold the handle
and tilt the carriage to the left slightly, and then tilt to
the right while pulling the releasing lever for right side
bevel angle. After that, tighten the lever firmly to secure
the arm.
If you perform a bevel cut greater than 45°, tilt the car-
riage while keeping the releasing lever for 46° bevel
angle fully turned. You can perform 46° bevel cut.
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1.
Releasing lever for 46° bevel angle
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the arm by tightening the lever
clockwise.
NOTICE:
When tilting the circular saw blade, be
sure that the carriage is fully raised.
NOTICE:
When changing bevel angles, be
sure to position the kerf boards appropriately
as explained in the section for positioning kerf
boards.
Adjusting the lever position
If the lever does not provide full tightening in course of
time, change the position of the lever. The lever can be
repositioned at every 10° angle.
Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever. Remove
the lever and install it again so that it points slightly above the
horizontal. Then, tighten the lever with the screw firmly.
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Lever
2.
Screw
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge(s) 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 in the lock-off
button. This can cause switch breakage.
Operating
a tool with a switch that does not actuate properly can
lead to loss of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully oper-
ative switch trigger.
Any tool with an inoperative switch
is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before
further usage or serious personal injury may occur.
WARNING:
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means.
A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off
button.
A switch in need of repair may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury. Return tool to a Makita
service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
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1.
Switch trigger
2.
Lock-off button
3.
Hole for padlock