Page 2 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES; Read and understand all instructions.; Failure to follow all; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
4 SERVICE 23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main- tenance performed by unqualified personnelcould result in a risk of injury. 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions inthe Maintenance section of this manual....
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; Installing or removing saw blade
7 CAUTION: • If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for along time, the motor will get overloaded and heated up. • The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 6and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or the speedadjusting function may no longer work. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Alw...
Page 8 - Dust cover
8 Hex wrench storage When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figureto keep it from being lost. Adjusting roller Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex wrench.Move the retainer so that the roller contacts the blade lightly.Then tighten the bolt to secure the base and the r...
Page 9 - OPERATION; Bevel cutting
9 OPERATION CAUTION: • Always hold the base flush with the workpiece. Failure todo so may cause blade breakage, resulting in a seriousinjury. • Advance the tool very slowly when cutting curves orscrolling. Forcing the tool may cause a slanted cuttingsurface and blade breakage. Turn the tool on witho...
Page 12 - MAINTENANCE
12 To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole onthe side of the base with the fence guide facing down.Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting width position,then tighten the bolt to secure it. 2. Circular cuts When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm (6 - 11/16”) orless in radius, i...
Page 13 - ACCESSORIES
13 ACCESSORIES CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended foruse with your Makita tool specified in this manual. Theuse of any other accessories or attachments mightpresent a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessoryor attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistanc...
Page 14 - Memo
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18 1. This product was purchased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store Tool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition From Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the ...
Page 19 - FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS; RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
19 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 Fulton Avenue Sacrame...
Page 20 - WARNING; MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY; Warranty Policy; Makita Corporation
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examplesof these chemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline sili...