Makita 5090D Instruction Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
continued
FOR USE OF SAW
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Be aware that this tool is always
in
an operating condition because it does
not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
Keep Guards In Place and In Working Order. Never wedge or tie lower
guard open. Check operation of lower guard before each use. Do not use if
lower guard does not close briskly over saw blade.
CAUTION: If saw is dropped, lower guard may be bent, restricting full return.
Keep Blades Clean and Sharp. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback.
DANGER: Keep Hands Away From Cutting Area.
Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade
is
rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material while blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
Support Large Panels.
Large panels must be
supported as shown in Fig. 1
to minimize the risk of blade
pinching and kickback.
When cutting operation requires
the resting of the saw on the
work piece, the saw should be
rested on the larger portion
and the smaller piece cut off.
To avoid kickback, do support board
or panel near the cut.
Fig. 1
Don't support board or panel away
from the cut.
Fig. 2
Use Rip Fence. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
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