User Manual

9 ENGLISH
OPERATION
CAUTION: Hold the tool rmly.
CAUTION: Always hold the base ush with
the workpiece during cutting. Never perform a
curved cut. Failure to do so may cause blade break-
age,resultinginaseriousinjury.
TheV-notchandconvexedportioninthebasecoverof
thetoolindicatethepositionoftheblade.Alwayscheck
the blade position when cutting.
The base cover of the tool
►Fig.17: 1. V-notch 2. Convexed portion 3. Blade
NOTE: For accurate cutting, it is recommended to
draw cutting lines on the workpiece beforehand.
1. Placethetipofthebladeonthestartline.Tiltthe
tool so that the front edge of the base touches the work-
piece.AlignthebottomoftheV-notchinthefrontedge
with the cutting line.
►Fig.18
2. Slowly pull the trigger without the blade making
any contact with the workpiece. When the blade attains
fullspeed,pushthetooltowardtheworkpiece.Asthe
blade pierces the workpiece, make the whole surface of
the base cover contact with the workpiece.
►Fig.19
3. Move the tool straight forward until the cutting
nishes.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Cleaning the base cover
Clean off the cutting chips and dust accumulated on the
base cover. Lift the base cover while pulling the hook on
the back end to remove. Follow the removal procedure
in reverse when installing.
►Fig.20: 1. Base cover 2. Hook
CAUTION: Pay attention to the tip of the blade
and cutting chips when removing the base cover.
NOTICE:Performthecleaningperiodically.Dirty
base cover may damage or deface the working
surface.
TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual.Theuseofanyother
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment
for its stated purpose.
Ifyouneedanyassistanceformoredetailsregard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Drywallsawblade
• Woodsawblade
• Dustbox
• Dustcollector
• Hexwrench
• Hook
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
differ from country to country.