If you perform a bevel cut greater than 45°, move the
carriage while sliding the releasing lever toward the
front of the tool. You can perform up to 48° bevel cut.
► 1. Releasing lever
This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can
set 22.5° and 33.9° angle to both right and left quickly.
Set the latch lever in the position as illustrated and tilt
the carriage. To change the angle, pull the latch lever
and tilt the carriage.
► 1. Latch lever
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the knob.
Slide lock
To lock the sliding movement of the carriage, push the
carriage toward the guide fence until it stops. Pull the
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stopper pin and rotate it 90°.
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► 1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position 3. Stopper pin
Switch action
WARNING:
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
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cause switch breakage. Operating a tool with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
ative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch
is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before
further usage or serious personal injury may occur.
WARNING:
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:
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing 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.
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► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole for padlock
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Before plugging in the tool,
NEVER use tool without a fully oper-
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
NEVER use the tool if it runs when