Makita HS7611 Instruction Manual page 5

Support large panels to minimise the risk of
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blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend
to sag under their own weight. Supports must be
placed under the panel on both sides, near the line
of cut and near the edge of the panel.
5. Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
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must be tight and secure before making the
cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may
cause binding and kickback.
Use extra caution when sawing into existing
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walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade
may cut objects that can cause kickback.
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with both hands.
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NEVER place your hand, leg or any part of your
body under the tool base or behind the saw,
especially when making cross-cuts. If kickback
occurs, the saw could easily jump backwards over
your hand, leading to serious personal injury.
Never force the saw. Push the saw forward at a speed so
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that the blade cuts without slowing. Forcing the saw can
cause uneven cuts, loss of accuracy, and possible kickback.
Lower guard function
Check the lower guard for proper closing
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before each use. Do not operate the saw if the
lower guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard
into the open position. If the saw is accidentally
dropped, the lower guard may be bent. Raise the
lower guard with the retracting handle and make
sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade
or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
2. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If
the guard and the spring are not operating prop-
erly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
The lower guard may be retracted manually only for
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special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts". Raise the lower guard by the retracting
handle and as soon as the blade enters the mate-
rial, the lower guard must be released. For all other
sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
Always observe that the lower guard is cover-
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ing the blade before placing the saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade
will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting
whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it
takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
To check lower guard, open lower guard by hand,
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then release and watch guard closure. Also check
to see that retracting handle does not touch
tool housing. Leaving blade exposed is VERY
DANGEROUS and can lead to serious personal injury.
Additional safety warnings
Use extra caution when cutting damp wood, pres-
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sure treated lumber, or wood containing knots.
Maintain smooth advancement of tool without decrease
in blade speed to avoid overheating the blade tips.
Do not attempt to remove cut material when
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blade is moving. Wait until blade stops before
grasping cut material. Blades coast after turn off.
3. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part
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of the workpiece which is solidly supported, not on
the section that will fall off when the cut is made. If
the workpiece is short or small, clamp it down. DO
NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
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