Page 2 - SPECIFICATIONS; Blade diameter
2 SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter : ............................................................................................. 255 mm (10”) Hole diameter : ........................................................................................... 15.88 mm (5/8”) Max. Miter angle : ...................
Page 4 - USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.; ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
4 23. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has apolarized plug (one blade is wider thanthe other). This plug will fit in a polarizedoutlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If itstill does not fit, contact a qualified elec-...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 28. Always use accessories recommended in this manual. Use of improper accessoriessuch as abrasive wheels may cause aninjury. 29. NEVER hold workpiece on right side of blade with left hand or vice versa. This iscalled cross-armed cutting and exposesuser to risk of SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY as shown i...
Page 7 - INSTALLATION; Bench mounting
7 INSTALLATION Bench mounting When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the loweredposition by the stopper pin. Release the stopper pin by lower-ing the handle slightly and pulling the stopper pin. This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and stablesurface using the bolt holes pr...
Page 8 - Positioning kerf board
8 If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdustadheres to it in such a way that the blade is no longer easilyvisible, unplug the saw and clean the guard carefully with adamp cloth. Do not use solvents or any petroleum-basedcleaners on the plastic guard. If the blade guard is especially di...
Page 11 - Electric brake; ASSEMBLY; Socket wrench storage
11 • For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-offbutton which prevents the tool from unintended starting.NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull theswitch trigger without pressing the lock-off button.Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairsBEFORE further usage. ...
Page 14 - Vertical vise
14 CAUTION: • When cutting long workpieces, use supports that are ashigh as the top surface level of the turn base. Do not relysolely on the vertical vise and/or horizontal vise tosecure the workpiece.Thin material tends to sag. Support workpiece over itsentire length to avoid blade pinch and possib...
Page 15 - OPERATION
15 When cutting long workpieces, use the holder-rod assembly(optional accessory). It consists of two holder assembliesand two rods 12. CAUTION: • Always support long workpieces level with the topsurface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to preventdangerous loss of control of the tool. OPERATION...
Page 18 - Cutting crown and cove moldings; Measuring
18 6. Cutting crown and cove moldings Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compoundmiter saw with the moldings laid flat on the turn base. There are two common types of crown moldings and onetype of cove moldings; 52/38 ° wall angle crown molding, 45 ° wall angle crown molding and 45 ° wall angle...
Page 20 - Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees
20 EN0002-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000031 52˚ 38˚ Ceiling W all Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg....
Page 21 - Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees
21 EN0003-1 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings 000032 45˚ 45˚ Ceiling W all Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) Wall Angle (deg.) Bevel Angle (deg.) Miter Angle (deg.) 6...
Page 22 - Cutting aluminum extrusion
22 7. Cutting aluminum extrusion When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocksor pieces of scrap as shown in the figure to preventdeformation of the aluminum. Use a cutting lubricantwhen cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent build-upof the aluminum material on the blade. CAUTION: • Never ...
Page 23 - Cutting repetitive lengths
23 CAUTION: • Use screws to attach the wood facing to the guide fence.The screws should be installed so that the screw headsare below the surface of the wood facing. • When the wood facing is attached, do not turn the turnbase with the handle lowered. The blade and/or thewood facing will be damaged....
Page 24 - Carrying tool; MAINTENANCE; Adjusting the cutting angle
24 CAUTION: • Be sure to return the stopper plate to the originalposition when performing other than groove cutting. Carrying tool Make sure that the tool is unplugged. Secure the blade at 0 ° bevel angle and the turn base at right miter angle fully.Secure the slide poles after pulling the carriage ...
Page 28 - ACCESSORIES
28 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 30 - MAIL THIS PORTION; Your answers to the following questions are appreciated.; Please return this portion by facsimile or mail.
30 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 31 - FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS; RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
31 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 32 - WARNING; MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY; Warranty Policy; Makita Corporation of America
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...