Functional Description; Bevel Cutting - Makita 5603R Instruction Manual

when use the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
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CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
•
lever securely.
Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base
up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base
by tightening the lever.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.

Bevel cutting

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For model 5603R, 5703R,5705R, 5903R, 5103R
Loosen the clamping screws in front and back, and tilt
the tool to the desired angle for bevel cuts (0° - 45°).
Secure the clamping screws tightly in front and back
1. Lever
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1. Clamping screw
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after making the adjustment.
For model 5143R
Loosen the clamping screw in front and tilt the tool to the
desired angle for bevel cuts (0 - 60°). Secure the
clamping screw tightly in front after making the
adjustment.
Sighting
For 5603R, 5703R,5705R, 5903R, 5103R
5603R,5703R,5705R
B
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5903R/5103R
B
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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.
For 5143R
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Align your sight line with either the 0° notch for straight
cutting or the 30° notch for 30° angle cuts or the 45°
notch for 45° angle cuts or the 60° notch for 60° angle
cuts.
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1. Base plate
A
1. Top guide
A 2. Base
2
1. 60 ﾟ angle cuts
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2. 45 ﾟ angle cuts
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3. 30 ﾟ angle cuts
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4. Straight cuts
5. Blade
6. Base
7. Top guide
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