Cutting aluminum extrusion
When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks
or pieces of scrap as shown in the 昀椀gure to prevent
deformation of the aluminum. Use a cutting lubricant
when cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent build-up
of the aluminum material on the circular saw blade.
WARNING:
Never attempt to cut thick or
round aluminum extrusions. Thick or round alumi-
num extrusions can be di昀케cult to secure and the work
may loosen during the cutting operation which may
result in loss of control and serious personal injury.
► Fig.46: 1. Vise 2. Spacer block 3. Guide fence
4. Aluminum extrusion 5. Spacer block
Cutting repetitive lengths
When cutting several pieces of stock to the same
length, ranging from 225 mm to 350 mm, pull up the set
plate as shown in the 昀椀gure.
Secure the workpiece in the position for cutting. Slide
the right sub base so that the set plate 昀氀ushes against
the end of the workpiece. Then secure the sub base
with the thumb screw.
► Fig.47: 1. Set plate 2. Thumb screw
Groove cutting
WARNING:
Do not attempt to perform this
type of cut by using a wider type blade or dado
blade. Attempting to make a groove cut with a wider
blade or dado blade could lead to unexpected cutting
results and kickback which may result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Be sure to return the stopper arm
to the original position when performing other
than groove cutting. Attempting to make cuts with
the stopper arm in the incorrect position could lead to
unexpected cutting results and kickback which may
result in serious personal injury.
For a dado type cut, perform as follows:
Adjust the lower limit position of the circular saw
1.
blade using the adjusting screw and the stopper arm to
limit the cutting depth of the circular saw blade. Refer to
the section for stopper arm.
After adjusting the lower limit position of the circu-
2.
lar saw blade, cut parallel grooves across the width of
the workpiece using a slide (push) cut.
► Fig.48: 1. Cut grooves with saw blade
3.
Remove the workpiece material between the
grooves with a chisel.
Carrying tool
Before carrying the tool, be sure to unplug the tool and
all movable parts of the tool are secured. Always check
the following:
•
The tool is unplugged.
•
The carriage is at 0° bevel angle position and
secured.
•
The carriage is lowered and locked.
•
The carriage is slid toward you fully and locked.
•
The turn base is at the full right miter angle posi-
tion and secured.
Carry the tool by holding the carry handle and one side
of the tool base or by holding both sides of the tool
base.
► Fig.49
► Fig.50
WARNING:
is for carrying, storage, and adjustment purposes
only and not for any cutting operations. The use
of the stopper pin for cutting operations may cause
unexpected movement of the circular saw blade
resulting in kickback and serious personal injury.
Always secure all moving portions
CAUTION:
before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move
or slide while being carried, loss of control or balance
may occur and result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Be sure that the carriage elevation
is properly locked at its bottom by the stopper
pin. If the stopper pin is not engaged properly, the
carriage may jump up suddenly and cause personal
injury.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
switched o昀昀 and unplugged before attempting
to perform inspection or maintenance. Failure to
unplug and switch o昀昀 the tool may result in accidental
startup of the tool which may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
WARNING:
is sharp and clean for the best and safest perfor-
mance. Attempting a cut with a dull and /or dirty saw
blade may cause kickback and result in a serious
personal injury.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
NOTICE:
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.
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Stopper pin for carriage elevation
Always be sure that the tool is
Always be sure that the saw blade