SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION:
Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
► Fig.1
1
Lock-off button
5
Adjusting bolt (for maxi-
mum cutting capacity)
9
Blade guard
13
Lock lever (for turn base)
17
Pointer (for miter angle)
► Fig.2
19
Slide pole (upper)
23
Lever (for bevel angle
adjustment)
INSTALLATION
Bench mounting
WARNING:
Ensure that the tool does not
move on the supporting surface. Movement of the
miter saw on the supporting surface while cutting may
result in loss of control and serious personal injury.
1.
Fix the base to a level and stable surface, screw-
ing with two bolts. This helps to prevent from tipping and
possible injury.
► Fig.3: 1. Bolt
2.
Turn the adjusting bolt clockwise or counterclock-
wise so that it comes into a contact with the floor sur-
face to keep the tool stable.
► Fig.4: 1. Adjusting bolt
2
Switch trigger
6
Stopper arm
10
Vertical vice
14
Grip (for turn base)
18
Turn base
20
Thumb screw (for lock-
ing upper slide pole)
24
Slide pole (lower)
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
Charge the battery cartridge before completely
1.
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
2.
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
3.
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4.
Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
3
Blade case
7
Dust bag
11
Guide fence
15
Adjusting bolt (for turn
base)
-
-
21
Hex wrench
25
Thumb screw (for lock-
ing lower slide pole)
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking the functions on
the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridge may result in serious personal injury from
accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge firmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
13 ENGLISH
4
Adjusting screw (for
lower limit position)
8
Bevel scale
12
Holder
16
Kerf board
-
-
22
Clamp screw (for locking
holder)
-
-
Always be sure that the tool is