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Bevel cutting
► 1. Clamping screw
Loosen two clamping screws on the bevel plates on the
front and back of the base. Set for the desired angle (0°
- 45°) by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping
screws securely.
Sighting
B
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► 1. Base plate
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.
Switch action
► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button / Lock-off button
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A
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CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
For tool with lock button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and push
in the lock button and then release the switch trigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
For tool with lock-off button
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
For tool without lock button and lock-
off button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
•
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing
up at the front of the tool.
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Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove
the blade.
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► 1. Hex wrench 2. Shaft lock
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the
hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and blade.
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