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Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery
cartridge into the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
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.
To
prevent
the
switch
trigger
from
being
accidentally
pulled,
a
lockoff button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop. ►
Fig.4:
1.
Switch trigger
2.
Lock-off button
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button.
This can
cause switch breakage.
CAUTION:
The tool starts to brake the circular
saw blade rotation immediately after you release
the switch trigger. Hold the tool firmly to respond
the reaction of the brake when releasing the
switch trigger.
Sudden reaction can drop the tool off
your
hand
and
can
cause
a
personal
injury.
Automatic speed change function
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". The
tool
automatically
changes
the
operation mode
depending on the work load. When the
work load is low, the tool will run in the "high speed
mode" for quicker cutting operation. When the work
load is high, the tool will run in the "high torque mode"
for powerful cutting operation.
►
Fig.5:
1.
Mode
indicator
The mode indicator lights up in green when the tool is
running in "high torque mode".
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the mode
indicator will blink in green. The mode indicator stops
blinking
and
then
lights
up
or
turns
off
if
you
reduce
the
load on
the tool.
Mo
de indicator status
Operation
mode
On
Off
Blinking
High speed
mode
High torque
mode
Overload
alert
Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut,
always tighten the lever securely.
Loosen the lever and move the base up or down. At
the desireddepth
of
cut,
secure
the
base
by
tightening the
lever. 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.
►
Fig.6:
1.
Lever
2.
Loosen
3.
Tighten
Sighting
Place
the
alignment line
of
the
base
on
your
intended
cutting line on the workpiece.
►
Fig.7:
1.
Alignment line
2.
Cutting line
3.
Base
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp without running the tool, pull the
switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button. To
turn on the lamp with the tool running, press and hold
the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. The lamp
goes out 10 seconds after releasing the switch trigger.
►
Fig.8:
1.
Lamp
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