Functional Description; Adjusting Depth Of Cut; Bevel Cutting; Dust Collection - Makita 5057KB Instruction Manual

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

1
► 1. Depth guide 2. Lever
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 danger-
ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.

Bevel cutting

1
► 1. Bevel scale plate 2. Lever
Loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate on the front of
the base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 45°) by tilting
accordingly, then tighten the lever securely.
Sighting
1
► 1. Base
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. The front of the base is graduated in
inches, and the right edge of the notch is at zero.
2
Graduation on right side of tool base
► 1. Position of blade edge when depth of cut is set at
the deepest position
The right side of the tool base is graduated in inches.
The "0" graduation indicates the position of the blade
edge when the depth of cut is set at the deepest posi-
tion. Use this graduation when performing plunge cuts
(pocket cutting).

Dust collection

2
1
2
3
► 1. Dust cap 2. Rubber cap 3. Lever
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B
1
A