Carrying Tool; Groove Cutting - Makita XSL03 Instruction Manual

Cutting aluminum extrusion
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► 1. Vise 2. Spacer block 3. Guide fence 4. Aluminum
extrusion 5. Spacer block
When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks
or pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to prevent
deformation of the aluminum. Use a cutting lubricant
when cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent build-up
of the aluminum material on the blade.
WARNING:
Never attempt to cut thick or
round aluminum extrusions. Thick or round alumi-
num extrusions can be difficult to secure and the work
may loosen during the cutting operation which may
result in loss of control and serious personal injury.

Groove cutting

WARNING:
Do not attempt to perform this
type of cut by using a wider type blade or dado
blade. Attempting to make a groove cut with a wider
blade or dado blade could lead to unexpected cutting
results and kickback which may result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Be sure to return the stopper arm
to the original position when performing other
than groove cutting. Attempting to make cuts with
the stopper arm in the incorrect position could lead to
unexpected cutting results and kickback which may
result in serious personal injury.
For a dado type cut, perform as follows:
1. Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using
the adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the cut-
ting depth of the blade. Refer to "Stopper arm" section
described on previously.
2. After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade,
cut parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece
using a slide (push) cut.
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► 1. Cut grooves with blade
3. Remove the workpiece material between the
grooves with a chisel.

Carrying tool

Before carrying, make sure to remove the batteries and
all movable parts of the miter saw are secured. Always
check the following:
• The batteries are removed.
• The carriage is at 0° bevel angle position and
secured.
• The carriage is lowered and locked.
• The carriage is fully slid to the guide fence and
locked.
• The turn base is at the full right miter angle posi-
tion and secured.
• The holders are stored and secured.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
shown in the figure.
WARNING:
Stopper pin for carriage elevation
is for carrying and storage purposes only and not
for any cutting operations. The use of the stopper
pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected
movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback and
serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions
before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move
or slide while being carried, loss of control or balance
may occur and result in personal injury.