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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1. Wear eye protection.
2. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
3. Don’t use the tool in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
4. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
blade immediately.
5. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
6. Be careful not to damage the arbor, flanges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt. Dam-
age to these parts could result in blade break-
age.
7. Make sure that the turn base is properly secured
so it will not move during operation.
8. For your safety, remove the chips, small pieces,
etc. from the table top before operation.
9. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
10. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
11. Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn
base in the lowest position.
12. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
13. Do not perform any operation freehand. The
workpiece must be secured firmly against the
turn base and guide fence with the vise during
all operations. Never use your hand to secure
the workpiece.
14. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid con-
tact with any coasting blade. It can still cause
severe injury.
15. Never reach around saw blade.
16. Make sure the blade is not contacting the work-
piece before the switch is turned on.
17. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let
it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling
that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
18. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cut-
ting.
19. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
20. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the ON posi-
tion.
21. Shut off power and wait for saw blade to stop
before servicing or adjusting tool.
22. Be alert at all times, especially during repetitive,
monotonous operations. Don’t be lulled into a
false sense of security. Blades are extremely
unforgiving.
23. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
24. Don’t abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect
it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, water and sharp edges.
25. Do not use the saw to cut other than aluminum,
wood or similar materials.
26. Connect compound miter saws to a dust collect-
ing device when sawing.
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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Carrying tool (Fig. 1)
When carrying the tool, lower the handle fully and press
the stopper pin to lock the handle in the lowered position.
Secure the turn base by means of the grip. The tool can
then be conveniently carried by the carrying grip.
WARNING:
• Be sure that the tool is unplugged first.
• Stopper pin is for carrying purposes only and not for
any cutting operations.
Installing auxiliary plate (Fig. 2&3)
Install the auxiliary plate using the notch in the tool’s
base and secure it by tightening the hex bolt.
Bench mounting saw (Fig. 4)
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.
Installing or removing saw blade
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing 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. 5)
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. 6)
To install the blade, mount it 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. (Fig.7)
CAUTION:
• For all countries other than European countries
(Fig.8)
The silver ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter is factory-
installed onto the spindle. The black ring 25 mm in
outer diameter is included as standard equipment.
Before mounting the blade onto the spindle, always be
sure that the correct ring for the arbor hole of the blade
you intend to use is installed onto the spindle.
• For European countries (Fig. 8)
The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
onto the spindle.
Install the flange and hex bolt, and then use the socket
wrench to tighten the hex bolt securely counterclockwise
while pressing the shaft lock. Then tighten the hex bolt
clockwise to secure the center cover. (Fig. 9)
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or
remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in overtight-
ening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This could
cause an injury.
