Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
•
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
lever securely.
Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base
up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base
by tightening the lever.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
Bevel cutting
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
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.
001347
1. Lever
1
001364
1. Bevel scale
plate
2. Clamping screw
1
2
001382
1. Base
A
1
Switch action
CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Electric brake
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.
The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower
guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING
LOWER GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
2
CAUTION:
•
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
at the front of the tool.
•
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the
blade.
7
001403
1. Lock-off button
1
2. Switch trigger
2
001424
1. Wrench
1
2. Hex wrench