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7. Be sure the blade installation bolts are
securely tightened before operation.
8. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
10. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced blade.
11. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
12. Wait until the blade attains full speed before
cutting.
13. Always switch off and wait for the blades to
come to a complete stop before any adjusting.
14. Never stick your finger into the chip chute.
Chute may jam when cutting damp wood.
Clean out chips with a stick.
15. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
16. Always change both blades or covers on the
drum, otherwise the resulting imbalance will
cause vibration and shorten tool life.
17. Use only Makita blades specified in this
manual.
18. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are
working with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting front base
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2
3
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The front base is factory-adjusted to allow concave cuts
with a radios of 320 mm. For concave cuts with the tool's
minimum radios of 300 mm loosen the wing bolt on either
side and raise the front base as far as it will go. Then
retighten the two wing bolts firmly to secure the front
base.
Adjusting depth of cut
1
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Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knob
on the front of the tool.
Switch action
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2
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CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
1. Switch trigger
2. Lock button /
Lock-off button
1. Knob
1. Wing bolt
2. Front base
3. Wing bolt