Makita 5740NB Instruction Manual page 11

Bevel
cutting
Loosen the screw on the bevel scale plate
on the front of the base. Set for the desired
angle (0
-
45") by tilting accordingly, then
tighten the screw securely.
Sighting
For straight cuts, align the right notch in the
top guide with your cutting line on the
workpiece. For 45" bevel cuts, align the left
notch with it.
Switch action
To prevent the trigger from being acciden-
tally pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off but-
ton and pull the trigger. Release the trigger
to stop.
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Fig.
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Fig.
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Lock-of f but
ton
Switch
trigger
Fig. 14
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
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