Functional Description; Adjusting The Depth Of Cut - Makita 4131 Instruction Manual

4. Always observe that the lower guard is cover-
ing the blade before placing the saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade
will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting
whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it
takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
5. To check lower guard, open lower guard by
hand, then release and watch guard closure.
Also check to see that retracting handle does
not touch tool housing. Leaving blade exposed
is VERY DANGEROUS and can lead to serious
personal injury.
Additional safety warnings
1. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade.
DANGER:
2.
Do not attempt to remove cut material when
blade is moving.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
3. Place the wider portion of the saw base on
that part of the workpiece which is solidly
supported, not on the section that will fall off
when the cut is made. If the workpiece is short
or small, clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD
SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
4. Never attempt to make a cut with the tool held
upside down in a vise. This is extremely dan-
gerous and can lead to serious accidents.
5. Wear safety goggles and hearing protection
during operation.
6. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
Only use the saw blade with the diameter that
7.
is marked on the tool or specified in the man-
ual. Use of an incorrectly sized blade may affect
the proper guarding of the blade or guard opera-
tion which could result in serious personal injury.
8. Always use the saw blade intended for cutting
the material that you are going to cut.
Only use the saw blades that are marked with
9.
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on 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
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.

Adjusting the depth of cut

1
2
► 1 . Lever 2. Depth guide
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.
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten
the lever securely.
Sighting
A
1
► 1 . Cutting line
When cutting, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line on the workpiece.
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