Page 2 - SPECIFICATIONS; Blade diameter
2 SPECIFICATIONS Blade diameter : ......................................................................................... 190 mm (7-1/2”) Hole (arbor) diameter : ............................................................................... 15.88 mm (5/8”) Max. Miter angle : ........................
Page 4 - ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES USB033-2 DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained fromrepeated use) replace strict adherence to slide compound sawsafety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you cansuffer serious personal injury. 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Keep hands out of pa...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5 19. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for andremove all nails from the workpiecebefore operation. 20. Make sure the shaft lock is releasedbefore the switch is turned on. 21. Be sure that the blade does not contactthe turn base in the lowest position. 22. Hold the handle firmly. Be aware that thesaw mov...
Page 8 - INSTALLATION; Bench mounting
8 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 9 - Charging
9 Charging 1. Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source. The charging light will flash in green color. 2. Insert the battery cartridge so that the plus and minus terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same sidesas their respective markings on the charger. Insert thecartridge ...
Page 10 - Tips for maintaining maximum battery life; Blade guard
10 If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to preventspontaneous discharging after full charge, the charger willswitch into its “trickle charge (maintenance charge)” modeand keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged. Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 1. Charge the battery ...
Page 11 - Positioning kerf board
11 If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through theguard is impaired, use the supplied socket wrench to loosenthe hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt byturning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard andcenter cover. With the blade guard so positioned, cleaningc...
Page 14 - Electric brake; ASSEMBLY; Socket wrench storage
14 • Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in thelock-off button. This can cause switch breakage. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, alock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch...
Page 15 - Installing or removing saw blade
15 Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before installing orremoving the blade. • Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install orremove the blade. Failure to do so may result inovertightening or insuffic...
Page 17 - Vertical vise
17 be destroyed. PERSONAL INJURY MAY ALSORESULT. Also, after a cutting operation, DO NOT raisethe blade until the blade has come to a complete stop. 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...
Page 19 - OPERATION
19 OPERATION CAUTION: • Before use, be sure to release the handle from thelowered position by pulling the stopper pin. • Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece, etc.before the switch is turned on. • Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle whencutting. Too much force may result in ...
Page 21 - Cutting crown and cove moldings
21 the cut is completed, switch off the tool and WAIT UNTILTHE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOPbefore returning the blade to its fully elevated position. CAUTION: • Always be sure that the blade will move down to beveldirection during a bevel cut. Keep hands out of path ofsaw blade. • During a beve...
Page 22 - Measuring
22 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 cove molding. See illustrations. There are crown and cove molding joints which aremade to fit “Inside” 90 ° corners ((1) and (2) in Fig. A...
Page 24 - Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees
24 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 25 - Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees
25 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 26 - Cutting repetitive lengths; Carrying tool
26 7. Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length,ranging from 220 mm (8 - 5/8”) to 385 mm (15 - 1/8”),use of the set plate (optional accessory) will facilitatemore efficient operation. Install the set plate on theholder (optional accessory) as shown in the fig...
Page 27 - MAINTENANCE; Adjusting the cutting angle
27 Carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure. If youremove the holders, dust bag, etc., you can carry the toolmore easily. CAUTION: • Always secure all moving portions before carrying thetool. • Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes onlyand not for any cutting operations. MAI...
Page 30 - Recycling the Battery
30 EN0001-1 Recycling the Battery The only way to dispose of a Makita battery is to recycle it.The law prohibits any other method of disposal. To recycle the battery: 1. Remove the battery from the tool. 2. a) Take the battery to your nearest Makita Factory Ser-vice Center or b) Take the battery to ...
Page 31 - ACCESSORIES
31 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 32 - Memo
Page 34 - MAIL THIS PORTION; Your answers to the following questions are appreciated.; Please return this portion by facsimile or mail.
34 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 35 - FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS; RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
35 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 36 - 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...