Use the 45° stopper when you do precise 45° angle cut-
ting. Turn the stopper counterclockwise fully for bevel cut
(0° - 45°) and turn it clockwise for 0° - 50° bevel cuts.
0-45
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Sighting
A
B
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.
Switch action
CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
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1. Stopper
0-50
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1. Base
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1. Switch trigger
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Hook
1
CAUTION:
•
Always unplug the tool when hanging the tool using
the hook.
•
Never hook the tool at high location or on potentially
unstable surface.
The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily.
To use the hook, simply lift up hook until it snaps into the
open position.
When not in use, always lower hook until it snaps into the
closed position.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
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CAUTION:
•
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
at the front of the tool.
•
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the
blade.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the
hex bolt clockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer
flange and blade.
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1. Hook
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1. Shaft lock
2. Wrench
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