Functional Description; Bevel Cutting; Switch Action - Makita HS7101J Instruction Manual

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: 1. Lever
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 danger-
ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.

Bevel cutting

► Fig.8: 1. Front lever
► Fig.9: 1. Rear wing nut
Loosen the front lever and rear wing nut. Set for the
desired angle (0° - 50°) by tilting accordingly, then
tighten the lever and wing nut securely.
► Fig.10: 1. Stopper
Use the 45° stopper when you do precise 45° angle
cutting. Turn the stopper clockwise fully for bevel cut
(0° - 45°) and turn it counterclockwise for 0° - 50° bevel
cuts.
Sighting
► Fig.11: 1. 0° position 2. 45° position 3. Cutting line
4. Screw
For straight cuts, align the 0° position on the front of
the base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align
the 45° position with it. The position of the top guide is
adjustable.

Switch action

► Fig.12: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
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 prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Do not pull the switch lever hard without pulling the
lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
Lighting the lamp
For Model HS6101, HS7101
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
► Fig.13: 1. Light
The lamp lights up when the tool is plugged. The lamp
keeps on lighting until the tool is unplugged.
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.
• Do not use gasoline, thinner or the like to clean
the lens of lamp. Using such substances will
damage the lens.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing
up at the front of the tool.
• Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove
the blade.
► Fig.14: 1. Hex wrench 2. Loosen 3. Tighten 4. Shaft
lock
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the
hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and blade.
For tool with the inner flange for a
15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade
► Fig.15: 1. Mounting shaft 2. Inner flange 3. Saw
blade 4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt
Mount the inner flange with its recessed side facing
outward onto the mounting shaft and then place saw
blade, outer flange and hex bolt.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT CLOCKWISE
SECURELY.
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