Makita 5007NB-A Instruction Manual page 6

NEVER place your hand or fingers
behind the saw. If kickback occurs,
the saw could easily jump back-
wards over your hand, possibly
causing severe injury.
Fig.
7.
Lower Guard. Raise lower guard with the retracting handle.
8.
Adjustments. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight.
9.
Use Only Correct Blades In Mounting. Don't use blades with incorrect size
holes. Never use defective or incorrect blade washers or bolts.
IO.
Avoid Cutting Nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before
cutting.
1 1. 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
supply cord routing away from the
work area.
A typical illustration of proper hand
support, workpiece support, and
supply cord routing.
Fig.
I
WARNING :
It is important t o support the workpiece properly and t o hold the saw firmly
t o prevent
loss of
control which could cause personal injury. Fig. 4 illustrates
typical hand support of the saw.
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