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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged before adjusting or checking
function on the tool.
Failure to switch off and
unplug the tool may result in serious personal
injury from accidental start-up.
Blade guard
Fig.4
When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises
automatically. The blade guard returns to its original
position when the cut is completed and the handle is
raised.
WARNING:
•
Never defeat or remove the blade guard or the
spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed
blade as a result of defeated guarding may result
in serious personal injury during operation.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular
operation of the blade guard should be corrected
immediately. Check to assure spring loaded return
action of guard.
WARNING:
•
Never use the tool if the blade guard or spring
are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of
the tool with a damaged, faulty or removed guard
may result in serious personal injury.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or
sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade
and/or workpiece is no longer easily visible, unplug the
saw and clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth. Do
not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on
the plastic guard because this may cause damage to
the guard.
If the blade guard becomes dirty and needs to be
cleaned for proper operation follow the steps below:
With the tool switched off and unplugged, use the
supplied socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding
the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt by turning it
counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and center
cover.
Fig.5
With the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be
more completely and efficiently accomplished. When
cleaning is complete reverse procedure above and
secure bolt. Do not remove spring holding blade guard.
If guard becomes damaged through age or UV light
exposure, contact a Makita service center for a new
guard.
DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
Positioning kerf board
Fig.6
Fig.7
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn
base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The
kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade
does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the
kerf boards as follows:
First, unplug the tool. Loosen all the screws (3 each on
left and right) securing the kerf boards. Re-tighten them
only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily
moved by hand. Lower the handle fully and push in the
stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.
Loosen the screw which secures the slide poles. Pull
the carriage toward you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so
that the kerf boards just contact the sides of the blade
teeth. Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly).
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just
contact the sides of blade teeth. Tighten the rear screws
(do not tighten firmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin
and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.
NOTICE:
•
After setting the bevel angle ensure that the
kerf boards are adjusted properly.
Correct
adjustment of the kerf boards will help provide
proper support of the workpiece minimizing
workpiece tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 216 mm saw blade.
Unplug the tool before any adjustment is attempted.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower
limit position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as
follows:
Fig.8
Fig.9
First, unplug the tool. Push the carriage toward the guide
fence fully and lower the handle completely. Use the hex.
wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of the
blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn
base at the point where the front face of the guide fence
meets the top surface of the turn base.
With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while
holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base. Re-
adjust slightly, if necessary.
WARNING:
•
After installing a new blade and with the tool
unplugged, always be sure that the blade does
not contact any part of the lower base when
the handle is lowered completely.
If a blade
makes contact with the base it may cause
kickback and result in serious personal injury.
