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This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque mode".
It automatically changes operation mode depending on
the work load. When mode indicator lights up during oper-
ation, the tool is in high torque mode.
Stopper pin
CAUTION:
Always hold the handle when
releasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handle
springs up and it may result in personal injury.
To release the stopper pin, keep applying a slight downward
pressure on the handle and then pulling the stopper pin.
► Fig.9: 1. Stopper pin
Blade guard
WARNING:
Never defeat or remove the blade
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding
may result in serious personal injury during operation.
WARNING:
Never use the tool if the blade
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Always maintain the blade guard in good
condition for safe operation. Stop the operation immedi-
ately if there are any irregularity of the blade guard. Check
to assure spring loaded return action of guard.
For tools with blade guard release lever
► Fig.10: 1. Blade guard A 2. Blade guard B
When lowering the handle, the blade guard A rises automati-
cally. The blade guard B rises as it contacts a workpiece. The
guards are spring loaded so it returns to its original position
when the cut is completed and the handle is raised.
For tools without blade guard release lever
► Fig.11: 1. Blade guard
When lowering the handle, the blade guard raises
automatically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
Cleaning
► Fig.12: 1. Blade guard
If the transparent blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust
adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or workpiece
is no longer easily visible, remove the battery cartridge and
clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use
solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic
guard because this may cause damage to the guard.
For cleaning, raise the blade guard by referring to
"Installing or removing saw blade".
After cleaning, make sure to return the blade and center
cover and tighten the hex socket bolt.
1.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridges are removed.
2.
Turn the hex socket bolt counterclockwise using
the supplied hex wrench with holding the center cover.
3.
Raise the blade guard and center cover.
4.
When cleaning is complete, return the center
cover and tighten the hex socket bolt by performing the
steps above in reverse.
WARNING:
blade guard. If guard becomes damaged in course
of time or UV light exposure, contact a Makita ser-
vice center for replacement. DO NOT DEFEAT OR
REMOVE GUARD.
Positioning kerf board
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn
base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The
kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade
does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the
kerf boards as follows:
1.
Make sure to remove the battery cartridge. Then,
loosen all the screws (2 each on left and right) securing
the kerf boards.
► Fig.13: 1. Kerf board 2. Screw
2.
Re-tighten them only to the extent that the kerf
boards can still be easily moved by hand.
3.
Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin
to lock the handle in the lowered position.
4.
Loosen two clamp screws which secure the slide
poles.
► Fig.14: 1. Thumb screw
5.
Pull the carriage toward you fully.
6.
Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just
contact the sides of the blade teeth.
► Fig.15
► Fig.16: 1. Saw blade 2. Blade teeth 3. Kerf board
4. Left bevel cut 5. Straight cut
7.
Tighten the front screws (do not tighten firmly).
8.
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just con-
tact the sides of blade teeth.
9.
Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten firmly).
10. After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stop-
per pin and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws
securely.
NOTICE:
After setting the bevel angle ensure
that the kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct
adjustment of the kerf boards helps to provide proper
support of the workpiece and minimizing workpiece
tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting
capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 190 mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit
position of the blade, and if necessary, adjust it as follows:
1.
Remove the battery cartridge. Then, push the car-
riage toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle
completely.
► Fig.17: 1. Adjusting bolt 2. Guide fence
2.
Use the hex wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until
the saw blade comes slightly below the cross section of
the guide fence and the top surface of the turn base.
► Fig.18
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Do not remove spring holding
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