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Makita 5820 Instruction Manual page 8

185 mm (744”) circular saw equipped with electric brake
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Adjusting depth
of
cut
Loosen the wing nut on the depth guide
and move the base up or down. At the
desired depth of cut, secure the base by
tightening the wing nut.
CAUTION :
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Use
a shallow depth of cut when cutting thin workpiece for cleaner, safer cuts.
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After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the wing nut securely.
Sighting
For straight cuts, align the right notch in
the top guide with !our cutting line on the
workpiece. For 45
bevel cuts, align the
left notch with it.
For
45"
1
cFuq:straight
bevel cuts
Base plate
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Fig. 13
Switch action
To prevent the trigger from being acciden-
tally pulled,
a
lock-off button
i s
provided
as a
safety feature.
To start the tool, press in the lock-off
button and pull the trigger.
Release
the
trigger to stop.
Fig. 14
CAUTION
:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to
see
that the trigger switch actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
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