Makita XPS01 Instruction Manual page 14

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► 1. Slide lever
Sub base (Guide rule)
Optional accessory
By using the sub base as a guide rule, you can perform
extra-accurate straight cuts. Loosen the clamping
screws and slide the sub base out from the tool then
insert it upside down.
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► 1. Clamping screw 2. Sub base
Simply slide the fence of the sub base snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
the clamping screws. It also makes repeated cuts of
uniform width possible.
► 1. Clamping screw 2. Sub base
Plunge cutting (Cutting-out)
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observe the following instructions.
► 1. Rear edge of tool base 2. Fixed stop
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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 rear cutting points of the
saw blade at the maximum cutting depth when using
the guide rail.
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WARNING:
To avoid a kickback, be sure to
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