Makita 5008MG Instruction Manual page 7

5. Before setting the tool down after completing a
cut, be sure that the guard has closed and the
blade has come to a complete stop.
6. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held
upside down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
(Fig. 6)
7. Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
8. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the
saw blade.
9. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
10. Only use the saw blade with the diameter that is
marked on the tool or specified in the manual. Use
of an incorrectly sized blade may affect the proper
guarding of the blade or guard operation which could
result in serious personal injury.
11. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and wood pitch
hardened on blades slows saw and increases
potential for kickback. Keep blade clean by first
removing it from tool, then cleaning it with gum and
pitch remover, hot water or kerosene. Never use
gasoline.
12. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when
use the tool.
13. Always use the saw blade intended for cutting the
material that you are going to cut.
14. Only use the saw blades that are marked with a
speed equal or higher than the speed marked on
the tool.
15. (For European countries only)
Always use the blade which conforms to EN847-1.
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 depth of cut (Fig. 7)
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
lever securely.
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. For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut
depth so that no more than one blade tooth projects below
workpiece. Using proper cut depth helps to reduce
potential for dangerous KICKBACKS which can cause
personal injury.
Bevel cutting (Fig. 8)
Positive stopper
Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it points one
of three positions (22.5°, 45°, 50°). Then, tilt the tool base
until it stops and secure the base with the lever. At this
time, the same angle as the one that the arrow points is
obtained.
Setting bevel angle
Loosen the lever and tentatively set the tool base at the 0°
bevel angle, then tighten the lever securely. Turn the
positive stopper so that the arrow on it points one of three
positions (22.5°, 45°, 50°) that is equal to or greater than
the desired bevel angle. Loosen the lever again and then
tilt and secure the tool base at the desired angle securely.
NOTE:
• When changing the positive stopper's position,
loosening the lever and tilting the bevel angle to less
than the desired stopper position number allows to
change it.
• When the arrow on the positive stopper points 22.5,
the bevel angle can be adjusted 0 - 22.5°; when the
arrow points 45, it can be adjusted 0 - 45°; when the
arrow points 50, it can be adjusted 0 - 50°.
Sighting (Fig. 9)
For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the B
position with it.
Switch action (Fig. 10)
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
Lighting the lamp (Fig. 11)
CAUTION:
• Do not apply impact to the lamp, which may cause
damage or shorted service time to it.
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
The lamp lights up when the tool is plugged. The lamp
keeps on lighting until the tool is unplugged.
If the lamp does not light up, the mains cord or the lamp
may be defective. The lamp is lit but the tool does not start
even if the tool is switched on, the carbon brushes may be
worn out, or the motor or the ON/OFF switch may be
defective.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
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