Tilting the circular saw blade beyond
the range 0° - 45°
1.
Rotate the grip dial counterclockwise.
2.
Hold the handle and tilt the carriage through 45°
either to the left or right.
3.
Pull the carriage back slightly and turn the releas-
ing lever for 48° bevel angle in clockwise direction.
4.
Tilt the carriage further to the left or right while
keeping the lever released.
5.
Tighten the grip dial clockwise to secure the arm.
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► 1. Grip dial 2. Handle 3. Releasing lever for 48°
bevel angle
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Switch action
WARNING:
tridge(s) into the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates 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 cause switch breakage.
Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuate
properly can lead to loss of control and serious per-
sonal injury.
WARNING:
operative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoper-
ative 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.
► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole for
padlock
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 a
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING:
cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.
A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional operation
may occur resulting in serious personal injury.
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Before installing the battery car-
NEVER use tool without a fully
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
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Do not use a lock with a shank or
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