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27. Select saw blades in relation to the material to
be cut.
28. Take care when slotting.
29. Replace the kerf board when worn.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Installing auxiliary plate (Accessory) (Fig. 1 & 2)
Always installing the auxiliary plate using the notch in the
tool’s base and secure it by tightening the hex bolt before
operation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed
steel.
Some dust created from operation contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based-painted material and,
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a
well ventilated area and work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure that the
blade is sharp and clean.
The operator is adequately trained in the use, adjustment
and operation of the machine.
Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe the maxi-
mum speed marked on the saw blade.
Refrain from removing any cut-offs or other parts of the
workpiece from the cutting area whilst the machine is
running and the saw head is not in the rest position.
Bench mounting miter saw (Fig. 3)
This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool’s
base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.
Removing or installing saw blade
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before removing or installing the blade.
To remove the blade, use the socket wrench to loosen
the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it more
than three turns counterclockwise. Raise the safety cover
and center cover. (Fig. 4)
Press the shaft lock so that the blade cannot revolve and
use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise.
Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
(Fig. 5)
To install the blade, mount the blade onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface
of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the
blade case.
Install the outer flange and hex bolt, and then use the
socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely counter-
clockwise while pressing the shaft lock. (Fig. 5)
Slip the pin on the safety cover into the slot in the guide
arm while returning the safety cover to its original fully
closed position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to
secure the center cover. (Fig. 6)
CAUTION:
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install
or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt.
This could cause an injury.
• The inner flange has a 25 mm diameter on one side
and a 25.4 mm diameter or the other. The side with
25.4 mm diameter is marked by “25.4”. Use the correct
side for the hole diameter of the blade you intend to
use. Mounting the blade on the wrong side can result in
dangerous vibration. (Fig. 7)
Safety cover (Fig. 8)
When lowering the handle, the safety cover rises auto-
matically. The cover returns to its original position when
the cut is completed and the handle is raised. NEVER
DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER. In the
interest of your personal safety, always maintain the
safety cover in good condition. Any irregular operation of
the safety cover should be corrected immediately.
NEVER USE THE tool WITH A FAULTY SAFETY
COVER. If the see-through safety cover becomes dirty,
or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/
or workpiece is no longer easily visible, unplug the saw
and clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth. Do not
use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the
plastic cover.
Dust bag (Fig. 9)
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it onto
the dust spout on the blade case.
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag
from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust
bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove par-
ticles adhering to the insides which might hamper further
collection.
Switch action (Fig. 10)
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 trigger. Release the trig-
ger to stop.
Kerf board (Fig. 11)
This tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base.
If the kerf groove has not yet been cut in the kerf board by
the factory, you should cut the groove before actually
using the tool to cut a workpiece. Switch on the tool and
lower the blade gently to cut a groove in the kerf board.
