Operation; Bevel Cutting - Makita 4351T Instruction Manual

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the switch
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handle and the other hand on the front grip when
performing the tool.
Always hold the base flush with the workpiece.
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Failure to do so may cause blade breakage,
resulting in a serious injury.
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Turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full
speed. Then rest the tool base flat on the workpiece and
gently move the tool forward along the previously
marked cutting line. When cutting curves, advance the
tool very slowly.

Bevel cutting

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CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before tilting the base.
With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at any
angle between 0° and 45° (left or right).
Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex
wrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned in
the center of the bevel slot in the base.
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1. Cutting line
2. Base
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1. Base
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2. Bolt
3. Hex wrench
Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained.
The V-notch of the gear housing indicates the bevel
angle by graduations. Then tighten the bolt firmly to
secure the base.
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Front flush cuts
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Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex
wrench and slide the base all the way back. Then tighten
the bolt to secure the base.
Cutouts
Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B.
A) Boring a starting hole:
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For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an
edge, pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm or more in
diameter. Insert the blade into this hole to start your
cut.
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1. Graduation
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2. Bevel slot
3. Base
4. Gear housing
5. V-notch
6. Bolt
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1. Base
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2. Bolt
3. Hex wrench
1. Starting hole
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