Makita XSL08 Instruction Manual page 33

Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free cuts in
workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the guide fence using
the holes in the guide fence and 6 mm (1/4") screws.
See the figure concerning the dimensions for a sug-
gested wood facing.
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3
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► 1. Hole 2. Over 15 mm (9/16") 3. Over 270 mm (10-
5/8") 4. 90 mm (3-1/2") 5. 145 mm (5-3/4") 6. 19 mm
(3/4") 7. 115 - 120 mm (4-1/2" - 4-3/4")
EXAMPLE When cutting workpieces 115 mm (4-1/2")
and 120 mm (4-3/4") high, use a wood facing with the
following thickness.
Miter angle
115 mm (4-1/2")
0° 20 mm (13/16")
Left and Right 45° 15 mm (9/16")
Left and Right 60° 15 mm (9/16")
Carrying tool
Before carrying the tool, be sure to remove the batteries
and all movable parts of the miter saw are secured.
Always check the following:
• The batteries are removed.
• The carriage is at 0° bevel angle position and secured.
• The carriage is lowered and locked.
• The carriage is fully slid to the guide fence and locked.
• The turn base is at the full right miter angle posi-
tion and secured.
• The sub bases are stored and secured.
Carry the tool by holding both sides of the tool base as
shown in the figure.
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Thickness of wood facing
120 mm (4-3/4")
38 mm (1-1/2")
25 mm (1")
25 mm (1")
WARNING:
is for carrying and storage purposes only and not
for any cutting operations. The use of the stopper
pin for cutting operations may cause unexpected
movement of the saw blade resulting in kickback and
serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move
or slide while being carried, loss of control or balance
may occur and result in personal injury.
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WIRELESS ACTIVATION
FUNCTION
For XSL08 only
What you can do with the wireless
activation function
The wireless activation function enables clean and com-
fortable operation. By connecting a supported vacuum
cleaner to the tool, you can run the vacuum cleaner
automatically along with the switch operation of the tool.
To use the wireless activation function, prepare follow-
ing items:
• A wireless unit (optional accessory)
• A vacuum cleaner which supports the wireless
activation function
The overview of the wireless activation function
setting is as follows. Refer to each section for detail
procedures.
1. Installing the wireless unit
2. Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner
3.
Starting the wireless activation function
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Stopper pin for carriage elevation
Always secure all moving portions