Adjusting Depth Of Cut; Bevel Cutting - Makita GPS01 Instruction Manual

Adjusting depth of cut

CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut,
always tighten the clamping screw securely.
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
move the blade lower limit stopper to the desired depth
on the scale plate. At the desired depth of cut, tighten
the clamping screw firmly.
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.
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► 1. Blade lower limit stopper 2. Clamping screw
Quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm
depth of cut when using guide rail
(optional accessory)
This tool has the quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm depth
of cut on the gear housing aside the rear handle when
using guide rail. This is used when avoiding splinter on
the workpiece in the cut. Make a pass of the 2 to 3 mm
first cut and then make another pass of usual cut.
► 1. Quick stop button
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To obtain the 2 to 3 mm depth of cut, push in the quick
stop button toward the saw blade. This is convenient for
avoiding splinter on the workpiece.
To release the depth of cut from this position for free
depth of cut, just pull the button back.

Bevel cutting

Loosen the clamping screws. Set for the desired angle
by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screws
securely.
► 1. Clamping screw 2. Bevel scale plate
You can set the sub base facing up as illustrated to
prevent the tool from falling down while bevel cutting.
► 1. Sub base (Optional accessory)
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