Bevel angle
0° bevel angle
Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten
two clamp screws to secure the carriage. Lower the
handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by push-
ing in the stopper pin.
► Fig.53: 1. Lever 2. Arm holder 3. 0° degree bevel
angle adjusting bolt 4. Arm 5. Release
button
Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool.
Turn the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt (lower bolt) on the
right side of the arm two or three revolutions counter-
clockwise to tilt the blade to the right.
► Fig.54: 1. Triangular rule 2. Saw blade 3. Top sur-
face of turn table
Carefully square the side of the blade with the top
surface of the turn base using the triangular rule, try-
square, etc. by turning the 0° bevel angle adjusting bolt
clockwise. Then tighten the lever securely.
► Fig.55: 1. Bevel scale 2. Pointer 3. Screw
Make sure that the pointer on the arm point to 0° on the
bevel scale on the arm holder. If it does not point to 0°,
loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust
the pointer so that it will point to 0°.
45° bevel angle
► Fig.56: 1. Left 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt
Adjust the 45° bevel angle only after performing 0°
bevel angle adjustment. To adjust left 45° bevel angle,
loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left fully. Make
sure that the pointer on the arm points to 45° on the
bevel scale on the arm holder. If the pointer does not
point to 45°, turn the 45° bevel angle adjusting bolt
(upper bolt) on the right side of the arm until the pointer
points to 45°.
Replacing carbon brushes
► Fig.57: 1. Limit mark
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
► Fig.58: 1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
After use
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After use, wipe off chips and dust adhering to the
tool with a cloth or the like. Keep the blade guard
clean according to the directions in the previously
covered section titled "Blade guard". Lubricate the
sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust.
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When storing the tool, pull the carriage toward you
fully so that the slide pole is thoroughly inserted
into the turn base.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
WARNING:
attachments are recommended for use with your
Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of
any other accessories or attachments may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
or attachment for its stated purpose. Misuse of
an accessory or attachment may result in serious
personal injury.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
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Carbide-tipped saw blades
(Refer to our website or contact your local Makita
dealer for the correct saw blades to be used for
the material to be cut.)
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Vise assembly (Horizontal vise)
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Vertical vise
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Holder set
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Holder assembly
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Holder rod assembly
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Set plate
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Dust bag
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Triangular rule
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Hex wrench
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Makita genuine battery and charger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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