User Manual

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting the depth of cut
Fig.6
The depth of cut may be adjusted by turning the handle.
Turn the handle clockwise to raise the blade or
counterclockwise to lower it.
NOTE:
• Use a shallow depth setting when cutting thin
materials in order to obtain a cleaner cut.
Adjusting the bevel angle
Fig.7
Loosen the lock lever counterclockwise and turn the
handwheel until the desired angle (0° - 45°) is obtained.
The bevel angle is indicated by the arrow pointer.
After obtaining the desired angle, tighten the lock lever
clockwise to secure the adjustment.
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the bevel angle, be sure to tighten
the lock lever securely.
Adjusting positive stops
Fig.8
Fig.9
The tool is equipped with positive stops at 90° and 45° to
the table surface. To check and adjust the positive stops,
proceed as follows:
Move the handwheel as far as possible by turning it.
Place a triangular rule on the table and check to see if
the blade is at 90° or 45° to the table surface. If the blade
is at an angle shown in Fig. A, turn the adjusting screws
clockwise; if it is at an angle shown in Fig. B, turn the
adjusting screws counterclockwise to adjust the positive
stops.
After adjusting the positive stops, set the blade at 90° to
the table surface. Then adjust the arrow pointer so that
its right edge is aligned to the 0° graduation.
Fig.10
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Remove workpiece from the table.
• Switch off the tool and then press in the restart
button.
• Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the
tool is switched off.
Fig.11
CAUTION:
• Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned
on and off.
To start the tool, press the ON ( I ) button.
To stop it, press the OFF ( O ) button.
Sub table (R)
Fig.12
Fig.13
This tool is provided with the sub table (R) on the right
side of the main table. To use the sub table (R), loosen
two screws on the right side counterclockwise, pull out
the table (R) fully and then tighten the two screws to
secure it.
Sub table (back)
Fig.14
To use the sub table (back), loosen the screws on the left
and right hand sides under the table and pull it out
backwards to the desired length. At the desired length,
tighten the screw securely.
Slide table
Fig.15
CAUTION:
• After using slide table, be sure to lock it by moving
the locking plate to the vertical position.
This tool is provided with the slide table on the left side.
The slide table slides back and forth. Pivot the locking
plates on the back and front sides to the horizontal
position before using it.
Hold workpiece firmly with the miter gauge using a
clamp on the miter gauge and slide the workpiece
together with the slide table at the time of cutting
operation.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
The tool is shipped from the factory with the saw blade
and blade guard not in the installed condition. Assemble
as follows:
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may
result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt. This could cause an injury.
• Use the following saw blade. Do not use saw
blades which do not comply with the
characteristics specified in these instructions.