Makita 4334DWD Owners Manual - Page 16

1 1. Base securing lever 1 23 1. Dent mark 2. Slot 3. Graduation 002754 Bevel cutting CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before tilting the base. With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at any angle between 0° and 45° (left or right). Loosen the base securing lever and move the base so that the dent mark in the motor housing is aligned with the slot in the base. 002755 Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained. The edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel angle by graduations. Then tighten the base securing lever to secure the base. NOTE: • Always remove the plastic cover (chip shield) from the tool when you make bevel cuts using an optional rip fence (guide rule) or circular guide. 002759 Front flush cuts Loosen the base securing lever and slide the base all the way back. Then tighten the base securing lever to secure the base. 1 1. Starting hole 16 Cutouts Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B. 002765 A) Boring a starting hole For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an edge, pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm (1/2") or more in diameter. Insert the blade into this hole to start your cut.