Functional Description; Bevel Cutting; Riving Knife Adjustment - Makita 5603R Instruction Manual

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32. Before setting the tool down after completing
a cut, be sure that the lower guard has closed
and the blade has come to a complete stop.
33. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw
held upside down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
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34. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
35. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade.
36. Always use blades recommended in this
manual. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
37. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood
pitch hardened on blades slows saw and
increases potential for kickback. Keep blade clean
by first removing it from tool, then cleaning it with
gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.
Never use gasoline.
38. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection
when use the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained
from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. 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
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
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CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
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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

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For model 5603R, 5703R, 5705R, 5903R, 5103R
Loosen the clamping screws in front and back, and tilt
the tool to the desired angle for bevel cuts (0° - 45°).
Secure the clamping screws tightly in front and back
after making the adjustment.
For model 5143R
Loosen the clamping screw in front and tilt the tool to the
desired angle for bevel cuts (0 - 60°). Secure the
clamping screw tightly in front after making the
adjustment.
Sighting
For 5603R, 5703R, 5705R, 5903R, 5103R
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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.
For 5143R
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Align your sight line with either the 0° notch for straight
cutting or the 30° notch for 30° angle cuts or the 45°
notch for 45° angle cuts or the 60° notch for 60° angle
cuts.

Riving knife adjustment

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Use the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket head bolt
for the riving knife adjustment, then raise the lower blade
guard. Move the riving knife up or down over the two
protuberances for settings indicated in the figure, so as
to obtain the proper clearance between the riving knife
and saw blade.
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