Makita M2402 Instruction Manual page 8

Loosen the two hex socket bolts using a hex wrench.
Turn the guide plate to the desired angle and secure it
with the hex socket bolts. Be careful not to move the set
angle while securing the hex socket bolts.
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► 1. Guide plate 2. Hex socket bolts
NOTE: The scale on the guide plate is only a rough
indication. For more accurate angle, use a protractor
or triangle ruler. Keep the handle down so that the
cut-off wheel extends into the base. At the same time,
adjust the angle between the guide plate and the cut-
off wheel with a protractor or triangle ruler.
Spark guard adjustment
The spark guard is factory-installed with its lower edge
contacting the base. Operating the tool in this position
will cause many sparks to fly around. Loosen the screw
and adjust the spark guard to a position at which mini-
mum sparks will fly around.
The type of the spark guard differs from country to
country.
► 1. Screw 2. Spark guard
Stopper plate
Country specific
The stopper plate prevents the cut-off wheel from
contacting the workbench or floor. When a new cut-off
wheel is installed, set the stopper plate to position (A).
When the cut-off wheel wears down to the extent that
the lower portion of the workpiece is left uncut, set the
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stopper plate to position (B) to allow increased cutting
capacity with a worn down wheel.
► 1. Stopper plate
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Opening the safety guard
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Opening front cover type safety
guard
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Raise the safety guard by hand.
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► 1. Safety guard
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B
A
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Always be sure that the tool is
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