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To empty the dust box, open the cover by pushing the
button and dispose of the sawdust. Return the cover to
the original position and lock it in place. Dust box can
easily be removed by pulling it out while turning it near
the dust nozzle on the tool.
NOTE:
• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,
cleaner operations can be performed.
NOTICE:
• Empty the dust box before collected sawdust level
reaches the cylinder section.
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Securing workpiece
WARNING:
• It is extremely important to always secure the
workpiece correctly with the proper type of
vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to do so
may result in serious personal injury and cause
damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
• After a cutting operation do not raise the blade
until it has come to a complete stop. The raising
of a coasting blade may result in serious personal
injury and damage to the workpiece.
• When cutting a workpiece that is longer than
the support base of the saw, the material
should be supported the entire length beyond
the support base and at the same height to
keep the material level. Proper workpiece support
will help avoid blade pinch and possible kickback
which may result in serious personal injury. Do not
rely solely on the vertical vise and/or horizontal vise
to secure the workpiece. Thin material tends to sag.
Support workpiece over its entire length to avoid
blade pinch and possible KICKBACK.
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Guide fence (SLIDING FENCES which are upper and lower fences) adjustment
WARNING:
• Before operating the tool, make sure that the upper
and lower fences are secured firmly.
• Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of
the tool, especially the blade, contacts the
upper and lower fences when fully lowering
and raising the handle in any position and
while moving the carriage through its full range
of travel. If the tool or blade makes contact with the
fence this may result in kickback or unexpected
movement of the material and serious personal
injury.
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The lower fences can be moved inward and outward by
loosening the clamping screws.
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A red indicating area will appear as the lower fences are
moved inward and will disappear as the lower fences are
moved outward.
The upper fences can be removed or moved inward and
outward by loosening the levers.
1. Upper fence
2. Lower fence
3. Red indicating
area
1. Levers
2. Clamping
screws
1. Support
2. Turn base
1. Cylinder section
2. Dust box
1. Cylinder section
2. Dust box
3. Sawdust