Makita 51778 instruction manual Rear hande

Switch action 1

To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.

Release the trigger to stop.

CAUTION :

Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates pro- perly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.

Cutting operation
Grasp the rear handle with your right hand,	Rear hand'e
the front grip with your left. Set the base
plate on the workpiece to be cut without
the blade making any contact. Then turn
the tool on and wait until the blade attains
full speed. Now simply move the tool for-
ward over the workpiece surface, keeping
it flat and advancing smoothly until the
sawing is completed. To get clean cuts,
keep your sawing line straight and your
speed of advance uniform.

CAUTION:

Always gently keep the tool moving straight tool will result in overheating of the motor severe injury.

Guide rule

The handy guide rule allows you to do extra-accurate straigtt cuts. Simply slide the guide rule 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 uni- form width possible.

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