Operation - Makita 4131 Instruction Manual

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1. Rip fence(Guide rule)
2. Screw

OPERATION

1. Carbide-tipped saw blade
2. Workpiece
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1. Sight window
2. Workpiece
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1. Retracting lever
Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory)
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The handy rip fence (guide rule) allows you to do extra-accu-
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rate straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the
clamp screw on the front of the base. It also makes repeated
cuts of uniform width possible.
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CAUTION:
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• Never twist or force the tool in the cut. This may cause
motor overload and/or a dangerous kickback, resulting in
serious injury to the operator.
Hold the tool firmly with both hand. Set the base plate on the
workpiece to be cut without the blade making any contact.
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Then turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full
speed. Move the tool forward over the workpiece surface,
keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the cutting is
completed. Keep your cutting line straight and your speed of
advance uniform.
The sight window in the base makes it easy to check the dis-
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tance between the front edge of the saw blade and the work-
piece whenever the blade is set to the maximum depth of cut.
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NOTE:
• When making a miter cuts etc., sometimes the lower
guard does not move easily. At that time, use the
retracting lever to raise the lower guard for starting cut
and as soon as blade enters the material, release the
retracting lever.
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