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When using with guide rail (accessory)
(Fig. 25 & 26)
Place the tool on the rear end of guide rail. Turn two
adjusting screws on the tool base so that the tool slides
smoothly without a clatter. Hold the tool firmly. The tool is
provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use both
to best grasp the tool. Turn on the tool, press down the
tool to the preset depth of cut and cut the splinterguard
along the full length with a stroke. The edge of the
splinterguard corresponds to the cutting edge.
When bevel cutting with the guide rail, slide the slide lever
on the tool base so that the tool does not fall down on its
side.
Move the slide lever on the tool base in the direction of
arrow so that it engages the undercut groove in the guide
rail.
Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory)
(Fig. 27)
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the
screws on the front and the back of the base. It also
makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
Overturning the rip fence (guide rule) also works as a sub
base for the tool.
Plunge cutting (Cutting-out) (Fig. 28)
WARNING:
• To avoid a kickback, be sure to observe the following
instructions.
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
absolute front and the absolute rear cutting points of
the saw blade (A for diameter 160 mm and B for
diameter 165 mm) at the maximum cutting depth and
using the guide rail.
(Fig. 29)
Guide device (accessories)
Use of the miter gauge (accessory) allows exact miter
cuts with angles and fitting works.
Use of the clamp (accessory) ensures firm hold of
workpiece on the table.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
Adjusting for accuracy of 90° and 45° cut
(vertical and 45° cut) (Fig. 30 & 31)
This adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it is
off, adjust the adjusting screws with a hex wrench while
inspecting 90° or 45° the blade with the base using a
triangular rule or square rule, etc.
NOTE:
• Adjusting for accuracy of 22.5°, 48° and -1° cut cannot
be performed.
Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 32 & 33)
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the
carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.
The use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Saw blades
•Guide rail
• Rip fence (Guide rule)
• Miter gauge
•Clamp
•Hex wrench
• Sheet set for guide rail
• Rubber sheet set for guide rail
• Position sheet set for guide rail
