Makita XSH08Z XSH08 Instruction Manual - Page 13

2 1 1 5 6 4 3 3 2 ► 1 . Upper guard 2. Lower guard 3. Base 4. Stopper 5. Open 6. Close If the lower guard is not functioning properly, check if saw dust is accumulated inside of the upper and lower guards. If the lower guard is not functioning properly even after removing dust, have your tool serviced at a Makita service center. Cutting operation CAUTION: Wear dust mask when performing cutting operation. CAUTION: Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in overheating the motor and dangerous kickback, possibly causing severe injury. NOTE: When the battery cartridge temperature is low, the tool may not work to its full capacity. At this time, for example, use the tool for a light-duty cut for a while until the battery cartridge warms up as high as room temperature. Then, the tool can work to its full capacity. To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to properly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind the circular saw blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible serious injury. Release switch, wait for circular saw blade to stop and then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line, and start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes operator to chips and wood dust being ejected from saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury. Rip fence (Guide rule) CAUTION: Make sure that the rip fence is securely installed in the correct position before use. Improper attachment may cause dangerous kickback. 2 1 ► 1 . Rip fence (Guide rule) 2. Clamping screw The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the clamping screw on the front of the base. It also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible. Guide rail Optional accessory Place the tool on the rear end of guide rail. Turn two adjusting screws on the tool base so that the tool slides smoothly without a clatter. Hold both the front grip and rear handle of the tool firmly. Turn on the tool and cut the splinter-guard along the full length with a stroke. Now the edge of the splinter-guard corresponds to the cutting edge. Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If both hands are holding saw, they cannot be cut by the circular saw blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without the circular saw blade making any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the circular saw blade attains full speed. Now simply move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed. 1 ► 1 . Adjusting screws 13 ENGLISH