Makita M4302 Instruction Manual page 6

► 1 . Edge of housing 2. Graduation
Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained.
The edge of the housing indicates the bevel angle by
graduations. Then check the contact between the back
edge of the blade and the roller. Now tighten the bolt to
secure the base.
Front lush cuts
► 1 . Hex wrench 2. Hex bolt
Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex
wrench and slide the base all the way back. Then
tighten the bolt to secure the base.
Cutouts
Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B.
A) Boring a starting hole
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For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an
edge, pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm or more in
diameter. Insert the blade into this hole to start
your cut.
B) Plunge cutting
You need not bore a starting hole or make a
lead-in cut if you carefully do as follows.
(1) Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base
with the blade point positioned just above the
workpiece surface.
(2) Apply pressure to the tool so that the front
edge of the base will not move when you
switch on the tool and gently lower the back
end of the tool slowly.
(3) As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly
lower the base of the tool down onto the
workpiece surface.
(4) Complete the cut in the normal manner.
Finishing edges
To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the
blade lightly along the cut edges.
For smoother cutting of plywood or other workpiece
with easily splintered surfaces, transparent tape may be
used over your cutting line.
Metal cutting
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause signiicant blade wear.
The underside of the workpiece can be greased instead
of using a coolant.
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