Makita XSH08Z XSH08 Instruction Manual - Page 10

Sighting For straight cuts, align the 0° position on the front of the base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the 45° position with it. 1 2 The hook is convenient for hanging the tool temporarily. Attach the hook with the screws as illustrated. 1 ► 1 . Cutting line (0° position) 2. Cutting line (45° position) Lighting the lamp 2 CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. To turn on the lamp without running the tool, pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button. To turn on the lamp with the tool running, press and hold the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. The lamp goes out 10 seconds after releasing the switch trigger. ► 1 . Hook 2. Screw 1 To use the hook, simply turn the hook until it snaps into the open position. When not in use, always turn the hook until it snaps into the closed position. 1 2 ► 1 . Lamp NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination. Hook Optional accessory CAUTION: Always remove the battery when hanging the tool with the hook. CAUTION: Never hook the tool at high locations or on the surfaces where the tool may lose the balance and fall. CAUTION: Do not pull the tool downward when it is hooked. ► 1 . Open position 2. Closed position Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop the circular saw blade after switch lever release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. CAUTION: The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. 10 ENGLISH