There is an increased risk of elec- wood while in firm contact with the workpiece. With tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. appropriate Makita genuine saw blades, other materials Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con- can also be sawed. ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase Power supply the risk of electric shock.
taking into account the working conditions Personal Safety and the work to be performed. Use of the power Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use tool for operations different from those intended common sense when operating a power tool. could result in a hazardous situation.
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specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation. Kickback causes and related warnings — kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator;...
Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts". Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should oper- ate automatically.
Sighting ► 1 . Lever Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base ► 1 . Cutting line (0° position) 2. Cutting line (45° up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base position) by tightening the lever.
Be sure the circular saw blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the tool. CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the circular saw blade. ► 1 . Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Circular saw blade 4. Ring 5. Inner flange...
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4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt ► 1 . Hex wrench When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost. Connecting a vacuum cleaner Optional accessory When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the dust nozzle on the tool using the screw and replace 8 ENGLISH...
the lever with the one supplied with the dust nozzle. Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. nozzle as shown in the figure. If both hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by When installing the dust nozzle, replace the lever fixed the circular saw blade.
► 1 . Adjusting bolt ► 1 . Brush holder cap To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. ► 1 . Triangular rule 2. Clamping screw 10 ENGLISH...
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regard- ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
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