When tilting the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to
the left slightly after loosening the lever and press the
releasing button. With the releasing button being
pressed, tilt the carriage to the right.
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Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired
angle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the lever
clockwise firmly to secure the arm.
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When the latch lever is pulled toward yourself, the saw
blade can be locked using positive stops at the right and
left 22.5 ° and 33.9 ° angle to the base surface.
When the latch lever is pushed forward as shown in the
figure, the saw blade can be locked at an desired angle
within the specified bevel angle range.
CAUTION:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the
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handle fully.
After changing the bevel angle, always secure the
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arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
When changing bevel angles, be sure to position
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the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the
"Positioning kerf boards" section.
1. Lever
2. Latch lever
1. Latch lever
1. Scale plate
2. Release button
3. Pointer
4. Latch lever
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Slide lock adjustment
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To lock the lower slide pole, pull the lock lever toward
yourself.
To lock the upper slide pole, turn the locking screw
clockwise.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
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in the lock-off button. This can cause switch
breakage.
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To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any
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smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.
NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch
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trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is
HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired
before further usage.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-off
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button which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off button. Return tool to a Makita service
1. Lock lever
2. Screw
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1. Switch trigger
2. Lock-off button
3. Hole for padlock
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