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15. Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
16. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that
part of the workpiece which is solidly supported,
not on the section that will fall off when the cut is
made. As examples, Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT
way to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the
WRONG way. If the workpiece is short or small,
clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT
PIECES BY HAND!
17. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held
upside down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
(Fig. 7)
18. Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
19. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the
saw blade.
20. Always use blades recommended in this manual.
Do not use any abrasive wheels.
21. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when
use the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut (Fig. 8)
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
lever securely.
Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base
up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base
by tightening the lever. For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut
depth so that no more than one blade tooth projects below
workpiece. Using proper cut depth helps to reduce
potential for dangerous KICKBACKS which can cause
personal injury.
Bevel cutting (Fig. 9)
Positive stopper
Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it points one
of three positions (22.5°, 45°, 50°). Then, tilt the tool base
until it stops and secure the base with the lever. At this
time, the same angle as the one that the arrow points is
obtained.
Setting bevel angle
Loosen the lever and tentatively set the tool base at the 0°
bevel angle, then tighten the lever securely. Turn the
positive stopper so that the arrow on it points one of three
positions (22.5°, 45°, 50°) that is equal to or greater than
the desired bevel angle. Loosen the lever again and then
tilt and secure the tool base at the desired angle securely.
NOTE:
• When changing the positive stopper’s position,
loosening the lever and tilting the bevel angle to less
than the desired stopper position number allows to
change it.
• When the arrow on the positive stopper points 22.5,
the bevel angle can be adjusted 0 - 22.5°; when the
arrow points 45, it can be adjusted 0 - 45°; when the
arrow points 50, it can be adjusted 0 - 50°.
Sighting (Fig. 10)
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 (Fig. 11)
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.
Lighting the lamp (Fig. 12)
CAUTION:
• Do not apply impact to the lamp, which may cause
damage or shorted service time to it.
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
The lamp lights up when the tool is plugged. The lamp
keeps on lighting until the tool is unplugged.
If the lamp does not light up, the mains cord or the lamp
may be defective. The lamp is lit but the tool does not start
even if the tool is switched on, the carbon brushes may be
worn out, or the motor or the ON/OFF switch may be
defective.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage (Fig. 13)
Hex wrench is stored on the tool. To remove hex wrench,
rotate it toward yourself and pull it out.
To install hex wrench, place it on the handle and turn it
until it comes into contact with the protrusion on the
handle.
Removing or installing saw blade (Fig. 14)
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.
