Functional Description - Makita 4131 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Adjusting the depth of cut
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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.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
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lever securely.
Sighting
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When cutting, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line on the workpiece.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
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1. Lever
2. Depth guide
1. Cutting line
1. Switch trigger
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2. 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.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
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CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench provided to install or
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remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex
bolt. This could cause serious injury to the
operator.
Do not touch the blade with your bare hand
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immediately after cutting, it may be extremely hot
and could burn your skin. Put on pair of gloves
when removing a hot blade.
To remove the blade, first push and turn the knob which
secures the dust cover clockwise to the
remove the dust cover. Press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen
the hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the outer
flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. Always install the blade so that the arrow on
the blade points in the same direction as the arrow on
the blade case.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT SECURELY.
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1. Dust cover
2. Knob
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1. Hex wrench
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2. Shaft lock
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