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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Adjusting the depth of cut
Fig.1
Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base
up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base
by tightening the lever.
CAUTION:
•
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
lever securely.
Sighting
Fig.2
When cutting, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line on the workpiece.
Switch action
CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
For tool with lock-off button
Fig.3
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, push in the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
CAUTION:
•
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
in the lock-off button. This can cause switch
breakage.
For tool without lock-off button
Fig.4
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
Fig.5
Fig.6
CAUTION:
•
Use only the Makita 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 serious injury to the operator.
•
Do not touch the blade with your bare hand
immediately after cutting, it may be extremely hot
and could burn your skin. Put on pair of gloves
when removing a hot blade.
To remove the blade, first push and turn the knob which
secures the dust cover clockwise to the
symbol and
remove the dust cover. Press the shaft lock so that the blade
cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt
counterclockwise. Then remove the outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
Always install the blade so that the arrow on the blade points
in the same direction as the arrow on the blade case.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT SECURELY.
Fig.7
After installing the blade, replace the dust cover. Slide
the dust cover carefully so that the slot of its front fits
the rib of the blade case. Make sure the dust cover fits
properly then push and turn the knob counterclockwise
to the
symbol.
Fig.8
Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory)
Fig.9
The handy rip fence (guide rule) allows you to do extra-
accurate straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up
snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in
position with the clamp screw on the front of the base. It
also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
•
Never twist or force the tool in the cut. This may
cause motor overload and/or a dangerous
kickback, resulting in serious injury to the operator.
Fig.10
Hold the tool firmly with both hand. Set the base plate
on the workpiece to be cut without the blade making any
contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the blade
attains full speed. Move the tool forward over the
workpiece surface, keeping it flat and advancing
smoothly until the cutting is completed. Keep your
cutting line straight and your speed of advance uniform.
The sight window in the base makes it easy to check
the distance between the front edge of the saw blade
and the workpiece whenever the blade is set to the
maximum depth of cut.
