Operation; Bevel Cutting - Makita BJV140 Instruction Manual

Then connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust
nozzle.
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OPERATION

CAUTION:
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 without the blade making any contact
and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest the
base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool
forward along the previously marked cutting line.
NOTE:
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
When cutting curves, advance the tool very slowly.

Bevel cutting

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1. Dust nozzle
2. Hose for
vacuum cleaner
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1. Cutting line
2. Base
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CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed 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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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.
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1. Base
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2. Bolt
3. Hex wrench
1. Bevel slot
2. Base
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3. Bolt
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4. Graduations
5. V-notch
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6. Gear housing
1. Base
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2. Bolt
3. Hex wrench