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Plunge cutting (Cutting-out) WARNING: To avoid a kickback, be sure to observe the following instructions. 1. Place the tool on the guide rail with the rear edge of tool base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is clamped on the guide rail. 1 Fig.24 ► 1 . Fixed stop 2. Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the front grip and the other on the tool handle. Push in the lock-off button, and turn the tool on, then wait until the blade attains full speed. 3. Press down the saw head slowly to the preset depth of cut, and move the tool forward to the desired plunge position. NOTE: The triangular mark on the blade case shows the approximate center of the blade. 1 Fig.25 ► 1 . Triangular mark MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. CAUTION: Clean out the guard to ensure there is no accumulated sawdust and chips which may impede the operation of the guarding system. A dirty guarding system may limit the proper operation which could result in serious personal injury. The most effective way to accomplish this cleaning is with compressed air. If the dust is being blown out of the guard, be sure the proper eye and breathing protection is used. NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. Replacing carbon brushes 1 Fig.26 ► 1 . Limit mark Check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace them when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes. 1. Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. 2. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. 1 Fig.27 ► 1 . Brush holder cap To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. 11 ENGLISH

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ENGLISH
Plunge cutting (Cutting-out)
WARNING:
To avoid a kickback, be sure to
observe the following instructions.
1.
Place the tool on the guide rail with the rear edge
of tool base against a fixed stop or equivalent which is
clamped on the guide rail.
1
Fig.24
►
1.
Fixed stop
2.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the front grip
and the other on the tool handle. Push in the lock-off
button, and turn the tool on, then wait until the blade
attains full speed.
3.
Press down the saw head slowly to the preset
depth of cut, and move the tool forward to the desired
plunge position.
NOTE:
The triangular mark on the blade case shows
the approximate center of the blade.
1
Fig.25
►
1.
Triangular mark
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
CAUTION:
Clean out the guard to ensure there is
no accumulated sawdust and chips which may impede the
operation of the guarding system.
A dirty guarding system may
limit the proper operation which could result in serious personal
injury. The most effective way to accomplish this cleaning is with
compressed air.
If the dust is being blown out of the guard, be
sure the proper eye and breathing protection is used.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Replacing carbon brushes
1
Fig.26
►
1.
Limit mark
Check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace them when they wear down to the limit mark.
Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the
holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the
same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
1.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
2.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new
ones and secure the brush holder caps.
1
Fig.27
►
1.
Brush holder cap
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.