CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions
before carrying the tool. If portions of the tool move
or slide while being carried, loss of control or balance
CAUTION:
Be sure that the carriage elevation
is properly locked at its bottom by the stopper
pin. If the stopper pin is not engaged properly, the
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
to perform inspection or maintenance. Failure to
startup of the tool which may result in serious per-
WARNING:
Always be sure that the saw blade
is sharp and clean for the best and safest perfor-
mance.
blade may cause kickback and result in a serious
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Adjusting the cutting angle
Miter angle
1.
Lock the carriage in the lowered position by the
stopper pin. Push the carriage toward the guide fence
and tighten the thumb screw to secure the carriage.
2.
Set the turn base to the 0° position using the
positive stop function. (Leave as it is if the pointer does
not point to 0°.)
3.
Loosen the hex sockets bolts securing the guide
fence using the hex wrench.
Fig.51
1. Stopper pin 2.
4.
Square the side of the saw blade with the face of
the guide fence using a triangular rule or try-square.
fence in order from the right side.
Fig.52
1. Guide fence 2.
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3. Hex socket bolts