Makita 4131 Instruction Manual page 7

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. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD
SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
14. Never attempt to saw with the tool held
upside down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead to serious acci-
dents.
15. WARNING: Blade coasts to stop after
switch is released. Contact with coasting
blade can cause serious injury. 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 complete stop.
16. Wear safety goggles and hearing protec-
tion during operation.
Fig. 7
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