Makita XVJ03Z XVJ03Z Instruction Manual - Page 8

Bevel cutting 001922 Then connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle. . 1. Dust nozzle 2. Hose for vacuum cleaner 2 1 014145 OPERATION 014141 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 bolt on the back of the base with the hex wrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned in the center of the bevel slot in the base. 1 2 3 1. Base 2. Bolt 3. Hex wrench CAUTION: • Always hold the base flush with the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause blade breakage, resulting in a serious injury. 1. Cutting line 2. Base 1 2 014140 Turn the tool on without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest the base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool forward along the previously marked cutting line. NOTE: • If the tool is operated continuously until the battery cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery. When cutting curves, advance the tool very slowly. 007489 Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained. The V-notch of the gear housing indicates the bevel angle by graduations. Then tighten the bolt firmly to secure the base. 1 3 2 007490 Front flush cuts 1. Bevel slot 6 2. Base 3. Bolt 5 4. Graduations 4 5. V-notch 6. Gear housing 1 2 3 1. Base 2. Bolt 3. Hex wrench 007491 8