Use and Care Manual

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Alignthecuttinglineonyourworkpiecewitheitherthe
left or right side of the groove in the kerf board, and
whileholdingtheworkpiece,movethesetplateush
againsttheendoftheworkpiece.Thensecuretheset
plate with the screw.
When the set plate is not used, loosen the screw and
turn the set plate out of the way.
Carrying tool
WARNING: Stopper pin is only for carrying
and storage purposes and should never be used
for any cutting operations.Theuseofthestopper
pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected
movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback and
seriouspersonalinjury.
CAUTION: Always secure all moving portions
before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move
while being carried loss of control or balance may
occurresultinginpersonalinjury.
1. Remove the battery cartridge.
2. Secure the blade at 0° bevel angle and the turn
base at the full right miter angle position.
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►1.Turnbase
3. Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered
position by pushing in the stopper pin.
4. Carry the tool by holding the handle.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always be sure that the blade is
sharp and clean for the best and safest perfor-
mance.Attemptingacutwithadulland/ordirtyblade
may cause kickback and result in a serious personal
injury.
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.
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.
Adjusting the cutting angle
Thistooliscarefullyadjustedandalignedatthefactory,
but rough handling may have affected the alignment. If
your tool is not aligned properly, perform the following:
Miter angle
1. Loosenthexingscrewcounterclockwise.
2. Rotate the turn base until the pointer indicates 0°
on the miter scale.
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►1. Fixing screw 2.Turnbase3. Miter scale
4. Pointer
3. Rotate the turn base slightly clockwise and coun-
terclockwise to seat the turn base in the 0° miter notch.
(Leave as it is if the pointer does not indicate 0°.)
4. Loosen the hex socket bolt securing the guide
fence using the hex wrench.