► Fig.30: 1. Rear edge of tool base 2. Fixed stop
When using the tool without guide rail, place the tool on
the workpiece with the rear edge of tool base against a
fixed stop or equivalent which is devised by an operator.
When using the tool with guide rail, place the tool on the
guide rail with the rear edge of tool base against a fixed
stop or equivalent which is clamped on the guide rail.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the front grip and
the other on the tool handle. Then push in the lock-off
button and turn the tool on and wait until the blade
attains full speed. Now press down the saw head slowly
to the preset depth of cut and simply move the tool
forward to the desired plunge position.
NOTE: The markings on the side of the blade guard
show the front and rear cutting points of the saw
blade at the maximum cutting depth when using the
guide rail.
► Fig.31: 1. Front cutting point 2. Rear cutting point
Guide device
Optional accessory
Use of the bevel guide allows exact miter cuts with
angles and fitting works.
Use of the clamp ensures firm hold of workpiece on the
table.
WIRELESS ACTIVATION
FUNCTION
What you can do with the wireless
activation function
The wireless activation function enables clean and com-
fortable operation. By connecting a supported vacuum
cleaner to the tool, you can run the vacuum cleaner
automatically along with the switch operation of the tool.
► Fig.32
To use the wireless activation function, prepare follow-
ing items:
•
A wireless unit (optional accessory)
•
A vacuum cleaner which supports the wireless
activation function
The overview of the wireless activation function
setting is as follows. Refer to each section for detail
procedures.
1.
Installing the wireless unit
2.
Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner
3.
Starting the wireless activation function
Installing the wireless unit
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Place the tool on a flat and stable
surface when installing the wireless unit.
NOTICE:
Clean the dust and dirt on the tool
before installing the wireless unit. Dust or dirt
may cause malfunction if it comes into the slot of the
wireless unit.
NOTICE:
To prevent the malfunction caused by
static, touch a static discharging material, such
as a metal part of the tool, before picking up the
wireless unit.
NOTICE:
When installing the wireless unit,
always be sure that the wireless unit is inserted
in the correct direction and the lid is completely
closed.
1.
Open the lid on the tool as shown in the figure.
► Fig.33: 1. Lid
2.
Insert the wireless unit to the slot and then close
the lid.
When inserting the wireless unit, align the projections
with the recessed portions on the slot.
► Fig.34: 1. Wireless unit 2. Projection 3. Lid
4. Recessed portion
When removing the wireless unit, open the lid slowly.
The hooks on the back of the lid will lift the wireless unit
as you pull up the lid.
► Fig.35: 1. Wireless unit 2. Hook 3. Lid
After removing the wireless unit, keep it in the supplied
case or a static-free container.
NOTICE:
Always use the hooks on the back of
the lid when removing the wireless unit. If the
hooks do not catch the wireless unit, close the lid
completely and open it slowly again.
Tool registration for the vacuum
cleaner
NOTE: A Makita vacuum cleaner supporting the
wireless activation function is required for the tool
registration.
NOTE: Finish installing the wireless unit to the tool
before starting the tool registration.
NOTE: During the tool registration, do not pull the
switch trigger or turn on the power switch on the
vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the vacuum
cleaner, too.
If you wish to activate the vacuum cleaner along with
the switch operation of the tool, finish the tool registra-
tion beforehand.
1.
Install the batteries to the vacuum cleaner and the
tool.
2.
Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".
► Fig.36: 1. Stand-by switch
3.
Press the wireless activation button on the vac-
uum cleaner for 3 seconds until the wireless activation
lamp blinks in green. And then press the wireless acti-
vation button on the tool in the same way.
► Fig.37: 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless
activation lamp
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