Adjusting The Bevel Angle; Electric Brake; Switch Action - Makita M2300 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the bevel angle

Fig.13
► 1. Knob
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the knob at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
Fig.14
► 1. Pointer
Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the knob clockwise firmly to secure the
arm.
CAUTION:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure
to raise the handle fully.
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the arm by tightening the knob
clockwise.

Switch action

WARNING:
Before plugging in the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released. Operating a tool with a switch that
does not actuate properly can lead to loss of control
and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool without a fully
operative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoper-
ative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be
repaired before further usage or serious personal
injury may occur.
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Fig.15
► 1. Switch trigger 2. Hole
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
No lock button or similar for locking the switch on is
provided on the tool, but a hole is provided for insertion
of a padlock to lock the tool off.

Electric brake

This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the blade after the
switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION:
substitute for the blade guard. Never use tool
without a functioning blade guard. An unguarded
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blade may result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
switched off and unplugged before installing or
removing the blade.
CAUTION:
vided to install or remove the blade. Failure to
do so may result in overtightening or insufficient
tightening of the hex bolt. This could cause an
injury.
When removing or installing the blade, keep the handle
in the raised position.
To remove the blade, use the wrench to loosen the hex
bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclock-
wise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
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The blade brake system is not a
Always be sure that the tool is
Always be sure that the tool is
Use only the Makita wrench pro-
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