11
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper pin
and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws securely.
CAUTION:
• After changing the bevel angle, always readjust the
kerf boards as described above.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
(Fig. 6 & 7)
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 305 mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit
position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and lower
the handle completely. Use the socket 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.
CAUTION:
• After installing a new blade, always be sure that the
blade does not contact any part of the lower base when
the handle is lowered completely. Always do this with
the tool unplugged.
Stopper arm (Fig. 8)
The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, rotate the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.
Positioning for adjusting the mitre angle
(Fig. 9)
The turn base turns up to 47° to the left and 60° to the
right.
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the turn
base while pressing down the lock pin. When you have
moved the grip to the position where the pointer indicates
the desired angle on the mitre scale, securely tighten the
grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the mitre angle, always secure the turn
base by tightening the grip firmly.
Positioning for adjusting the bevel angle
The saw blade tilts up to 45° to the left and right.
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever at the rear of
the tool. Unlock the arm by pushing the handle rather
firmly in the direction that you intend to tilt the saw blade.
(Fig. 10)
Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Tighten the lever to secure the
arm.
(Fig. 11)
CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure the arm
by tightening the lever clockwise.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to position the
kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
“Positioning kerf boards” section.
Switch action (Fig. 12)
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
“OFF” position when released.
• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and
store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized
operation.
• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in
the lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, a
lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, push the lever
to the left, press in the lock-off button and then pull the
trigger. Release the trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Socket wrench storage (Fig. 13)
The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure. When
using the socket wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder.
After using the socket wrench, return it to the wrench
holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install
or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt.
This could cause an injury.
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
(Fig. 1)
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen the
hex bolt holding the centre cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and centre
cover.
(Fig. 14)
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket
wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then remove the
hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
(Fig. 15)
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface
of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the
blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt (left-handed)
securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock.
(Fig. 15 & 16)
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the
