Makita 4131 Instruction Manual page 6

edge of the panel as shown in Fig. 1.
To minimize the risk of blade pinching and
kickback. When cutting operation requires
the resting of the tool on the workpiece, the
tool should be rested on the larger portion
and the smaller piece cut off.
To avoid kickback, do support board or panel near the
cut.
Do not support board or panel away from the cut.
Do not use dull or damaged blade.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades pro-
duce narrow kerf causing excessive friction,
blade binding and KICKBACK. Keep blade
sharp and clean. Gum and pitch hardened on
blades slows tool and increases potential for
kickback. Keep blade clean by first removing
it from tool, then cleaning it with gum and
pitch remover, hot water or kerosene. Never
use gasoline.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before
making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while
cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both
hands. NEVER place your hand or fingers
behind the tool. If kickback occurs, the tool
could easily jump backwards over your hand,
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
leading to serious personal injury.
Never force the tool. Forcing the tool can
cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and
possible kickback. Push the tool forward at
a speed so that the blade cuts without slow-
ing.
11. Adjustments. Before cutting be sure
depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
12. When operating the tool, keep the cord
away from the cutting area and position it
so that it will not be caught on the work-
piece during the cutting operation. The
tool is provided with a front grip and rear
handle for two hand operation. Operate
with proper hand support, proper work-
piece support, and supply cord routing
away from the work area.
WARNING: It is important to support the
workpiece properly and to hold the tool
firmly to prevent loss of control which
could cause personal injury. Fig. 4 illus-
trates typical hand support of the tool.
A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece
support, and supply cord routing.
13. Place the wider portion of the tool base on
that part of the workpiece which is solidly
supported, not on the section that will fall
off when the cut is made. As examples,
Fig. 3
Fig. 4