Makita 5201N Instruction Manual page 4

11. Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as "Compound
Cuts". Raise lower guard by Retracting Lever.
As soon as blade enters the material, lower
guard must be released. For all other sawing,
the lower guard should operate automatically.
12. Adjustments.
Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjust-
ments are tight.
13. Use Only Correct Blades In Mounting.
Don't use blades with incorrect size holes.
Never use defective or incorrect blade washers
or bolts.
14. Avoid Cutting Nails.
Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber
before cutting.
15. When operating the saw, keep the cord away
from the cutting area and position it so that it
will not be caught on the workpiece during the
cutting operation. Operate with proper hand
support, proper workpiece support, and sup-
ply cord routing away from the work area.
WARNING:
It is important to support the workpiece prop-
erly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss
of control which could cause personal injury.
Fig. 4 illustrates typical hand support of the
saw.
A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece
support, and supply cord routing.
16. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that
part of the workpiece which is solidly sup-
ported, not on the section that will fall off when
the cut is made.
As example, Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT way
to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the
WRONG way. If the workpiece is short or small,
clamp it down. DON'T TRY TO HOLD SHORT
PIECES BY HAND! (Fig. 6)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
17. 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. 7)
18. Before setting the tool down after completing a
cut, be sure that the lower (telescoping) guard
has closed and the blade has come to a com-
plete stop.
19. Using manufacturer data
• Ensure that the diameter, thickness and
other characteristics of the saw blade are
suitable for the tool.
• Ensure that the saw blade is suitable for
the spindle speed of the tool.
20. Do not use any abrasive wheel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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