Functional Description; Bevel Cutting; Switch Action - Makita 5604R Instruction Manual

34. Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
35. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade.
36. Always use blades recommended in this man-
ual. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
37. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood
pitch hardened on blades slows saw and
increases potential for kickback. Keep blade clean
by first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with
gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.
Never use gasoline.
38. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when
use the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiar-
ity with product (gained from repeated use)
replace strict adherence to safety rules for
the subject product. MISUSE or failure to fol-
low the safety rules stated in this instruction
manual may cause serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
► Fig.1: 1. Clamping screw
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten
the clamping screw securely.
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
move the base up or down. At a desired depth of cut,
secure the base by tightening the clamping screw.
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 danger-
ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.

Bevel cutting

► Fig.2: 1. Clamping screw
Loosen the clamping screws in front and back, and tilt
the tool to the desired angle for bevel cuts (0° - 45°).
Secure the clamping screws tightly in front and back
after making the adjustment.
Sighting
► Fig.3: 1. Base 2. Cutting line
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.
Riving knife adjustment
► Fig.4: 1. Setting protuberances 2. Hex socket bolt
(For adjusting riving knife) 3. Cutting depth
Use the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket head
bolt for the riving knife adjustment, then raise the lower
blade guard. Move the riving knife up or down over the
two protuberances for settings indicated in the figure,
so as to obtain the proper clearance between the riving
knife and saw blade.
CAUTION:
• Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted such
that:
The distance between the riving knife and the
toothed rim of the saw blade is not more than 5
mm. The toothed rim does not extend more than
5 mm beyond the lower edge of the riving knife.

Switch action

► Fig.5: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
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.
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
The following blade can be used with this tool.
Max. dia. Min. dia.
165 mm 150 mm
The thickness of the riving knife is 1.8 mm.
7 ENGLISH
Blade thickness Kerf
1.6 mm or less 1.9 mm or more