Bevel cutting
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Loosen the clamping screw on the bevel scale plate on
the front of the base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 45°)
by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screw
securely.
Sighting
B
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For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the B
position with it.
Switch action
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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.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
Electric brake
For model 5007FA only
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch
trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
1. Bevel scale plate
2. Clamping screw
1
2
1. Base
A
1
1. Switch trigger
1
The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower
guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING
LOWER GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
Lighting the lamp
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CAUTION:
Do not see the source of light directly.
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Always be sure that the lamp is switched off when
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you do not use the tool.
To turn on the lamp, press the "ON" side of the lamp
switch. Press the "OFF" side to turn it off.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
1
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CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
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at the front of the tool.
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the
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blade.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the
hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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1. Lamp switch
1
1. Wrench
2. Shaft lock
2