Makita 5090D Instruction Manual page 8

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF SAW continued
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13.
Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part of the workpiece
which i s solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the
cut is made. If the workpiece is short or small, clamp it down.
DON'T TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
Fig.
5
illustrates the CORRECT
way to cut off the end of a board.
Fig. 6 illustrates the WRONG way
to
cut off the end of a board.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
14.
Never attempt to saw with the
circular saw held upside down in
a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead
to
serious
accidents.
Fig. 7
15.
Before setting the tool down after completing a cut, be sure that the
lower (telescoping) guard has closed and the blade has come to a
complete stop.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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