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3. blade does not contact any part of the lower base Re adjust slightly if necessary A CAUTION e After installing a new blade always be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base when the handle is lowered completely Always do this with the battery cartridge removed Stopper arm The lower limit position of the blade can be easily adjusted with the stopper arm To adjust it move the stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade stops at the desired posi tion when lowering the handle fully 002197 1 Turn base 2 Miter scale 3 Pointer 4 Grip 5 Lock lever 002198 002199 1 Pointer 2 Bevel scale 3 Arm 001811 A 1 Lock off button 2 Switch trigger Adjusting the miter angle Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise Turn the turn base while pressing down the lock lever When you have moved the grip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale securely tighten the grip clockwise A CAUTION e When turning the turn base be sure to raise the handle fully e After changing the miter angle always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly Adjusting the bevel angle To adjust the bevel angle loosen the lever at the rear of the tool counterclockwise Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired a
4. excessively shorter stop operating immediately It may result in a risk of overheating possi ble burns and even an explosion If electrolyte gets into your eyes rinse them out with clear water and seek medi cal attention right away It may result in loss of your eyesight ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER amp BATTERY CARTRIDGE Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELOW 10 C 50 F or ABOVE 40 C 104 F Do not attempt to use a step up trans former an engine generator or DC power receptacle Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents Do not short the battery cartridge 1 Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material 2 Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails coins etc 3 Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain A battery short can cause a large current flow overheating possible burns and even a breakdown Do not store the tool and Battery Car tridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 C 122 F Do not incinerate the Battery Cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is com pletely worn out The battery cartridge can explode in a fire Be careful not to drop shake or strike bat tery Do not charge inside a box or container of any kind The battery must be placed in a well ventilated area during charging SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOLS The following show
5. guard 002195 1 Clamp screw 2 Kerf board 001800 1 Saw blade 2 Blade teeth 3 Kerf board 4 Left bevel cut 5 Straight cut If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through the guard is impaired use the supplied socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and center cover With the blade guard so positioned cleaning can be more completely and efficiently accomplished When cleaning is complete reverse procedure above and secure bolt Do not remove spring holding blade guard If guard becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure con tact a Makita service center for a new guard DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD Positioning kerf board This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut The kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the kerf boards Before use adjust the kerf boards as follows First remove the battery cartridge Loosen all the screws 2 each on left and right securing the kerf boards Re tighten them only to the extent that the kerf boards can still be easily moved by hand Lower the handle fully and push in the stop per pin to lock the handle in the lowered position Loosen the clamp screw which secures the slide poles Pull the carriage toward you fully Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards jus
6. the symbols used for the charger Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Aep Ready to charge AN Charging ade Charging complete s t ps Delay charge Cooling BN Defective battery TM 9 Conditioning se x KN Cooling abnormality INSTALLATION 002193 1 Bolt FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 001803 1 Button 2 Battery cartridge 3 Red part Bench mounting When the tool is shipped the handle is locked in the lowered position by the stopper pin Release the stopper pin by lower ing the handle slightly and pulling the stopper pin This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool s base This will help prevent tipping and possible injury A CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool Installing or removing battery cartridge Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge To remove the battery cartridge withdraw it from the tool while sliding the button on the side of the cartridge To insert the battery cartridge align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click If you can see the red part on the upper side of the button it is not locked complet
7. A BY A gt A A O OU OD OD Al NI 00 CO CO CO O O RO Do Go CO AI Co Go CO Gd 00 No Al ol Oo Gol Co Gol CO al Col On 34 5 34 2 33 9 33 5 32 5 32 1 31 6 31 2 OO Go Go GO MO san kak ld No on co N No Gal Gd GO P oj gt 66 68 CD 80 86 jp 89 Y o 98 _ 9 0 26 Compound Miter Saw Miter and Bevel Angle Settings deg deg deg 102 29 7 265 105 28 7 25 3 108 276 241 PTT 265 229 jp 112 26 1 226 113 258 222 jp 1141 254 218 jj 116 247 21 0 gt 117 243 20 7 121 228 192 123 221 185 jp 124 21 7 181 1251 213 17 8 pj 126 210 174 pj 127 206 171 jj 128 202 16 7 jj 129 198 164 180 195 16 0 131 19 1 15 7 ENO002 1 Wall Angle Miter Angle deg deg deg 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 a I 15 5 J 15 15 5 wk b hj hj h ay O1 O1 Om On CO 0 A D O1 1 1 1 de 7 7 7 7 1 1 1 1 mb O ooj N 1 1 1 1 172 173 174 175 h 90 68 8 9 8 7 7 7 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 08 90 86 1 6 1 8 ie T12 08 004 wk h obj mob NI NI NN CO CO N O O a 18 09 06 00 ENO003 1 000032 Compound Miter Saw Ceiling Miter and Bevel Angle Settings A Wall to Crown Molding Angle 45 degrees deg deg deg deg deg
8. about half full remove the dust bag from the tool and pull the fastener out Empty the dust bag of its contents tapping it lightly so as to remove particles adher ing to the insides which might hamper further collection NOTE If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your saw more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed Securing workpiece A WARNING e tis extremely important to always secure the workpiece properly and tightly with the vise Failure to do so can cause the tool to be damaged and or the workpiece to be destroyed PERSONAL INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT Also after a cutting operation DO NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a complete stop A CAUTION e When cutting long workpieces use supports that are as high as the top surface level of the turn base Do not rely solely on the vertical vise and or horizontal vise to secure the workpiece Thin material tends to sag Support workpiece over its entire length to avoid blade pinch and possible KICKBACK 001806 Vise arm Vise rod Guide fence Holder Holder assembly Vise knob Screw NOOR OD 001807 Vise knob Projection Vise shaft Base FON 20 Vertical vise The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on either the left or right side of the guide fence or the holder assembly optional accessory Insert the vise rod into the hole in the guide fence or the holder assembly and tighten the
9. e battery cartridge into the tool and break in brushes by running tool with no load for about 1 minute Then check the tool while running and elec tric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger If elec tric brake is not working well ask your local Makita service center for repair After use e After use wipe off chips and dust adhering to the tool with a cloth or the like Keep the blade guard clean according to the directions in the previously covered section titled Blade guard Lubricate the sliding portions with machine oil to prevent rust e When storing the tool pull the carriage toward you fully so that the slide pole is thoroughly inserted into the turn base 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 31 ACCESSORIES 32 A CAUTION These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita service center Carbide tipped saw blades Miter saw blades For smooth and precise cutting in various materials Vise assembly Horizontal vise Vertical vise Socket wrenc
10. ely Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen If not it may accidentally fall out of the tool causing injury to you or someone around you Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly 001336 2 Battery cartridge 3 Charging light 4 Battery charger Charging 1 Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source Two charging lights will flash in green color repeatedly Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger Terminal cover of charger can be opened with inserting and closed with pulling out the battery cartridge When the battery cartridge is inserted the charging light color will change from green to red and charging will begin The charging light will keep lighting up lit steadily during charging One red charging light indicates charged condition in O 80 and two red ones indicates 80 100 With finish of charge the charging lights will change from two red ones to two green ones If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete the charger will switch into its trickle charge maintenance charge mode which will last approximately 24 hours After charging unplug the charger from the power source NOTE The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge Never use it for other purposes or for
11. er arm to the original position when performing other than groove cutting Carrying tool Make sure that the battery cartridge is removed Secure the blade at 0 bevel angle and the turn base at right miter angle fully Secure the slide poles after pulling the carriage toward you fully Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin 002221 MAINTENANCE 002242 1 Guide fence 2 Hex bolt 002209 4 1 Triangular rule Carry the tool by carrying grip as shown in the figure If you remove the holders dust bag etc you can carry the tool more easily CAUTION Always secure all moving portions before carrying the tool Stopper pin is for carrying and storage purposes only and not for any cutting operations CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance WARNING Always be sure that the blade is sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Adjusting the cutting angle This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory but rough handling may have affected the alignment If your tool is not aligned properly perform the following 1 Miter angle Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the clamp screw on the turn base to secure the carriage Loosen the grip which secures the turn base Turn the turn base so that the pointer point
12. ery can be charged in spite of the yellow warning light But the charging time will be longer than usual in this case Check the sound of cooling fan vent on the charger and battery which can be sometime clogged with dust The cooling system is in order although no sound of cooling fan comes out if the yellow warning light will not flash Always keep clean the vent on charger and battery for cooling The products should be sent to repair or maintenance if the yellow warning light will frequently flash Conditioning charge Conditioning charge can extend the life of battery by auto matically searching the optimum charging condition for the batteries in every situations The battery employed in the following conditions repeatedly will be worn out shortly and yellow warning light may flash 1 2 3 4 Over discharge of battery continue to discharge battery Recharge of battery with its high temperature Recharge of battery with its low temperature Recharge of full charged battery in spite of down of power The charging time of such battery is longer than usual 1 Blade guard 002245 Trickle charge Maintenance charge If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent spontaneous discharging after full charge the charger will switch into its trickle charge maintenance charge mode and keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 1 Cha
13. h 10 Holder set Holder assembly Holder rod assembly Set plate Dust bag Triangular rule Lock off button 2 pcs Various type of Makita genuine batteries and chargers o Q C O S E NE 4 Q lt es ro a GN 4 GN coe lt C COO N O gt N Q O w ou m Par Q2 N a XQ S855 Your answers to the following questions are appreciated 1 This product was purchased from 3 How did you first learn of Makita Power Tools Hardware lumber Store Industrial Supply Magazine Newspaper Catalog __ Tool Distributor _ Other _ From dealer _ Other Store display 2 Use of the product is intended for 4 Most favored points are Construction trade Home maintenance Design _ Makita Brand Industrial maintenance Other Features _ Power _ Size _ Other _ Price 5 Any comments Certificate of Warranty Mail to Makita Date Purchased Model No Month Day Year 20 Initial Last Name Male Female Single Married Street Address Postal Code AGE Under 19 20 29 30 39 40 49 _ Over 50 Occupation Dealer s Name amp Address ee Factory Service Centres Head Office Regional Office Regional Office Montreal Dartmouth Ville St Laurent Montreal Les Saules Quebec Nepean Ottawa Whitby London Mississauga Calgary Edmonton Richmond Coquitlam Winnipeg Saskatoo
14. h cutting and without significant decrease in blade speed Gently press down the handle to perform the cut If the handle is pressed down with force or if lateral force is applied the blade will vibrate and leave a mark Saw mark in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will be impaired During a slide cut gently push the carriage toward the guide fence without stopping If the carriage movement is stopped during the cut a mark will be left in the workpiece and the precision of the cut will be impaired 21 002248 002166 22 1 Press cutting cutting small workpieces Workpieces up to 50 mm 2 high and 97 mm 3 13 16 wide can be cut in the following way Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and tighten the clamp screw on the turn base clockwise to secure the carriage Secure the workpiece with the vise Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed before lower ing Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered position to cut the workpiece When the cut is com pleted switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position A CAUTION 2 Firmly tighten the clamp screw on the turn base clockwise so that the carriage will not move during operation Insufficient tightening may cause unexpected kickback of the blade Possible serious PERSONAL INJURY may resu
15. itten warranty given by Makita for the Makita tools No dealer or his agent or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge upon this warranty by any verbal or written statement or advertisement MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY This Warranty gives you specific rights The provisions contained in this warranty are not intended to limit modify take away from disclaim or exclude any warranties set forth in any provincial legislation To the extent required by law the provisions in any provincial or federal legislation with respect to warranties take precedence over the provisions in this warranty Makita Corporation of America 2650 Buford Hwy Buford GA 30518 884306 230
16. lly square the side of the blade with the top surface of the turn base using the triangular rule try square etc by turning the 0 bevel angle adjust ing bolt clockwise Then tighten the lever securely Make sure that the pointer on the arm point to 0 on the bevel scale on the arm holder If it does not point to 0 loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point to 0 4 A O y 002250 1 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt 001145 A JI 1 Limit mark 002251 1 Screwdriver 2 Brush holder cap 2 45 bevel angle Adjust the 45 bevel angle only after performing 0 bevel angle adjustment To adjust left 45 bevel angle loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left fully Make sure that the pointer on the arm points to 45 on the bevel scale on the arm holder If the pointer does not point to 45 turn the 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt upper bolt on the right side of the arm until the pointer points to 45 Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly Replace 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 iden tical carbon brushes Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps After replacing brushes insert th
17. lt Slide push cutting cutting wide workpieces Loosen the clamp screw on the turn base counterclock wise so that the carriage can slide freely Secure the workpiece with the vise Pull the carriage toward you fully Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full soeed Press down the handle and PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE AND THROUGH THE WORK PIECE When the cut is completed switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COM PLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully ele vated position A CAUTION Whenever performing the slide cut FIRST PULL THE CARRIAGE TOWARD YOU FULLY and press down the handle to the fully lowered position then PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE NEVER START THE CUT WITH THE CARRIAGE NOT FULLY PULLED TOWARD YOU If you perform the slide cut without pulling the carriage fully or if you perform the slide cut toward your direction the blade may kickback unexpectedly with the potential to cause serious PERSONAL INJURY 002249 Never perform the slide cut with the handle locked in the lowered position by pressing the stopper pin Never loosen the clamp screw which secures the carriage while the blade is rotating This may cause serious injury Miter cutting Refer to the previously covered Adjusting the miter angle Bevel cut Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel angle Refer to the previo
18. n For the authorized service centre nearest you please refer to the local yellow pages directory under tools or con 1950 Forbes St Whitby Ontario L1N 7B7 905 571 2200 11771 Hammersmith Way Richmond B C V7A 5H6 604 272 3104 6389 boul Couture St Leonard Quebec HIP 3J5 514 323 1223 202 Brownlow Avenue Dartmouth N S B3B 1T5 902 468 7064 1140 Rue B gin Ville St Laurent Quebec H4R 1X1 514 745 5025 1200 St Jean Baptiste Unit 106 Les Saules Quebec G2E 5E8 418 871 5720 203 Colonnade Road Unit 6 Nepean Ontario K2E 7K3 613 224 5022 1950 Forbes St Whitby Ontario L1N 7B7 905 571 2200 317 Adelaide St S Unit 117 London Ontario N5Z 3L3 519 686 3115 6350 Tomken Rd Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario L5T 1Y3 905 670 7255 8 6115 Fourth St S E Calgary Alberta T2H 2H9 403 243 3995 11614 149 Street Edmonton Alberta T5M 3R3 780 455 6644 11771 Hammersmith Way Richmond B C V7A 5H6 604 272 3104 2131 Hartley Ave 103 Coquitlam B C V3K 273 604 525 7434 1670 St James Street Winnipeg Manitoba R3H OL3 204 694 0402 206A 2750 Faithful Avenue Saskatoon Saskatchewan S7K 6M6 306 931 0111 tact our customer service department Tel 1 800 263 3734 When you need service e Explain the problem in a letter e Enclose the letter with the tool e Package carefully and send prepaid to the nearest Makita factory o
19. n 28 Cutting repetitive lengths When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length ranging from 220 mm 8 5 8 to 385 mm 15 1 8 use of the set plate optional accessory will facilitate more efficient operation Install the set plate on the holder optional accessory as shown in the figure Align the cutting line on your workpiece with either the left or right side of the groove in the kerf board and while holding the workpiece from moving move the set plate flush against the end of the workpiece Then secure the set plate with the screw When the set plate is not used loosen the screw and turn the set plate out of the way NOTE Use of the holder rod assembly optional accessory allows cutting repetitive lengths up to 2 200 mm 7 2 ft approximately Groove cutting A dado type cut can be made by proceeding as follows Adjust the lower limit position of the blade using the adjusting screw and the stopper arm to limit the cutting depth of the blade Refer to Stopper arm section described on previously After adjusting the lower limit position of the blade cut parallel grooves across the width of the workpiece using a slide push cut as shown in the figure Then remove the workpiece material between the grooves with a chisel Do not attempt to perform this type of cut using wide thick blades or with a dado blade Possible loss of control and injury may result A CAUTION Be sure to return the stopp
20. n the base to fasten the saw to a stable work platform or bench NEVER use tool where operator positioning would be awkward For your safety remove the chips small pieces etc from the table top before oper ation Avoid cutting nails Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position Hold the handle firmly Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly during start up and stopping Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on Before using the tool on an actual work piece let it run for a while Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced blade 25 26 27 28 29 30 Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on position Be alert at all times especially during repetitive monotonous operations Do not be lulled into a false sense of security Blades are extremely unforgiving Always use accessories recommended in this manual Use of improper accessories such as abrasive wheels may cause an injury NEVER hold workpiece on right side of blade with left hand or vice versa This is called cross armed cutting and exposes
21. ngle on the bevel scale Then tighten the lever clockwise firmly to secure the arm A CAUTION e When tilting the saw blade be sure to raise the handle fully e After changing the bevel angle always secure the arm by tightening the lever clockwise e When changing bevel angles be sure to position the kerf boards appropriately as explained in the Positioning kerf boards section Switch action A CAUTION e Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when released e When not using the tool remove the lock off button and store it in a secure place This prevents unauthorized operation 15 ASSEMBLY e Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock off button This can cause switch breakage To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled a lock off button is provided To start the tool press in the lock off button and pull the switch trigger Release the switch trig ger to stop A WARNING e NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch trigger Any tool with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before further usage e For your safety this tool is equipped with a lock off button which prevents the tool from unintended starting NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock off button Re
22. oldings on the top surface of the saw base as indicated in the table B 1 Inside corner 2 Outside corner Table A Molding Bevel angle position in Fig A 1 Inside corner o Outeidecolrer Right 31 6 Right 35 3 an Left 33 9 Left30 Left 31 6 Left 35 3 For outside corner Right 31 6 Right 35 3 24 Table B Molding Molding edge against Finished piece Finished piece position in s A guide fence For inside corner Ceiling contact edge should Finished piece will be against guide fence be on the Left side Wall contact edge should be of blade For outside E against guide fence Finished piece will corner 4 Ceiling contact edge should be be on the Right side against guide fence of blade Example In the case of cutting 52 38 type crown molding for position 1 in Fig A Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33 9 LEFT Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31 6 RIGHT Lay crown molding with its broad back hidden surface down on the turn base with its CEILING CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on the saw The finished piece to be used will always be on the LEFT side of the blade after the cut has been made 25 000031 Ceiling Wall Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle deg deg deg IN e saga ana ina all Or O NI NI NI 00 00 CO CO CO CO CO O O O G9 Gd Gd Gd Gd Gd Go Go Gd God Go Co gt BY BY
23. ons may differ from country to country For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Tool Save it for future reference GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For All TOOIS 1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read the owner s manual carefully Learn the tool s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON MENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain Keep work area well lighted Don t use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with pad locks master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job bet ter and safer at the rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 USAO005 1 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts Nonslip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering
24. operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT TENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop USB033 2 DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product gained from repeated use replace strict adherence to slide compound saw safety rules If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly you can suffer serious personal injury 1 2 Wear eye protection Keep hands out of path of saw blade Avoid contact with any coasting blade It can still cause severe injury Do not operate saw without guards in place Check blade guard for proper clos ing before each use Do not operate saw if blade guard does not move freely and close instantly Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the open position Do not perform any operation freehand The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence with a vise during all operations Never use your hand to secure the workpiece Never reach around saw blade Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or chang ing settings Remove battery from tool before changing blade or servicing 10 11 12 13 To reduce the risk of injury return car riage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation Always
25. other manufacturer s batteries When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time it may not accept a full charge This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharging it completely and recharging a couple of times If you charge a battery cartridge from a just operated tool or battery cartridge which has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight for a long time the charging light may flash in red color If this occurs wait for a while Charging will begin after the battery cartridge is cooled by the cooling fan installed in the charger When the temperature on battery is more than approx 70 C two charging lights may flash in red color and when approx 50 C 70 C one charging light in red color If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color charging is not possible The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged Cooling system This charger is equipped with cooling fan for heated battery in order to enable the battery to prove its own performance Sound of cooling air comes out during cooling which means no trouble on the charger Yellow light will flash for warning in the following cases Trouble on cooling fan Incomplete cool down of battery such as being clogged with dust The batt
26. r authorized service centre DATE PURCHASED DEALER S NAME amp ADDRESS MODEL NO 1 800 263 3734 1 800 663 0909 1 800 361 7049 1 888 625 4821 1 888 745 5025 1 800 663 5757 1 888 560 2214 1 800 263 3734 1 800 571 0899 1 800 221 9811 1 800 267 0445 1 888 455 6644 1 800 663 0909 1 800 266 7738 1 800 550 5073 1 888 931 0111 CUSTOMER RECORD SERIAL NO MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase Should any trouble develop during this one year period return the COMPLETE tool freight prepaid to one of Makita s Factory or Authorized Service Centres If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material Makita will repair or at our option replace without charge This Warranty does not apply e where normal maintenance is required e repairs have been made or attempted by others e the tool has been abused misused or improperly maintained e alterations have been made to the tool IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY The Makita Warranty is the only and the entire wr
27. red by the horizontal vise is 120 mm 4 3 4 A CAUTION e Grip the workpiece only when the projection is at the topmost position Failure to do so may result in insufficient securing of the workpiece This could cause the workpiece to be thrown cause damage to the blade or cause the loss of control which can result in PERSONAL INJURY 002247 1 Holder 2 Holder assembly 002246 1 Holder assembly 2 Rod 12 OPERATION Holders and holder assembly optional accessories The holders and the holder assembly can be installed on either side as a convenient means of supporting workpieces horizontally Install them as shown in the figure Then tighten the screws firmly to secure the holders and the holder assembly When cutting long workpieces use the holder rod assembly optional accessory It consists of two holder assemblies and two rods 12 A CAUTION Always support long workpieces level with the top surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to prevent dangerous loss of control of the tool A CAUTION Before use be sure to release the handle from the lowered position by pulling the stopper pin Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece etc before the switch is turned on Do not apply excessive pressure on the handle when cutting Too much force may result in overload of the motor and or decreased cutting efficiency Push down handle with only as much force as is necessary for smoot
28. rge the battery cartridge before completely dis charged Always stop tool operation and charge the battery car tridge when you notice less tool power 2 Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge Overcharging shortens the battery service life 3 Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it 4 Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge when you do not use it for more than six months Blade guard When lowering the handle the blade guard rises automati cally The guard is spring loaded so it returns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle is raised NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE BLADE GUARD OR THE SPRING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE GUARD In the interest of your personal safety always maintain the blade guard in good condition Any irregular operation of the blade guard should be corrected immediately Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard NEVER USE THE TOOL IF THE BLADE GUARD OR SPRING ARE DAM AGED FAULTY OR REMOVED DOING SO IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY If the see through blade guard becomes dirty or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade is no longer easily visible remove the battery cartridge and clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth Do not use solvents or any petro leum based cleaners on the plastic guard 001782 1 Blade
29. s to 0 on the miter scale Then turn the turn base slightly clockwise and counterclockwise to seat the turn base in the O miter notch Leave as it is if the pointer does not point to 0 Loosen the hex bolts securing the guide fence using the socket wrench Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin Square the side of the blade with the face of the guide fence using a triangular rule try square etc Then securely tighten the hex bolts on the guide fence in the order from the right side 29 002210 1 Screw 2 Miter scale 3 Pointer 001818 1 Sub arm 2 Arm 3 0 bevel angle adjusting bolt 4 Lever 001819 1 Triangular rule 2 Saw blade 3 Top surface of turn base 002211 1 Screw 2 Pointer 3 Bevel scale 30 2 Make sure that the pointer points to 0 on the miter scale If the pointer does not point to 0 loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point to O Bevel angle 1 O bevel angle Push the carriage toward the guide fence and tighten the clamp screw on the turn base to secure the carriage Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool Turn the 0 bevel angle adjusting bolt lower bolt on the right side of the arm two or three revolutions counterclockwise to tilt the blade to the right Carefu
30. screw to secure the vise rod Position the vise arm according to the thickness and shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tightening the screw If the screw to secure the vise arm contacts the guide fence install the screw on the opposite side of vise arm Make sure that no part of the tool contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully and pulling or pushing the carriage all the way If some part contacts the vise re position the vise Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the turn base Position the workpiece at the desired cutting position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob A CAUTION e The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence with the vise during all operations Horizontal vise optional accessory The horizontal vise can be installed on the left side of the base By turning the vise knob counterclockwise the screw is released and the vise shaft can be moved rapidly in and out By turning the vise knob clockwise the screw remains secured To grip the workpiece turn the vise knob gently clockwise until the projection reaches its topmost position then fasten securely If the vise knob is forced in or pulled out while being turned clockwise the projection may stop at an angle In this case turn the vise knob back counterclockwise until the screw is released before turning again gently clock wise The maximum width of the workpiece which can be secu
31. secure all moving portions before carrying the tool Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down is for carrying and storage pur poses only and not for any cutting opera tions Be aware that this tool is always in an operating condition because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical out let Do not use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately Gum and wood pitch hardened on blades slows saw and increases potential for kickback Keep blade clean by first remov ing it from tool then cleaning it with gum 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 and pitch remover hot water or kerosene Never use gasoline to clean blade While making a slide cut KICKBACK can occur KICKBACK occurs when the blade binds in the workpiece during a cutting operation and the saw blade is driven back rapidly towards the operator Loss of control and serious personal injury can result If blade begins to bind during a cut ting operation do not continue to cut and release switch immediately Use only flanges specified for this tool Be careful not to damage the arbor flanges especially the installing surface or bolt Damage to these parts could result in blade breakage Make sure that the turn base is properly secured so it will not move during opera tion Use the holes i
32. t contact the sides of the blade teeth Tighten the front screws do not tighten firmly Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth Tighten the rear screws do not tighten firmly After adjusting the kerf boards release the stopper pin and raise the handle Then tighten all the screws securely A CAUTION e Before and after changing the bevel angle always adjust the kerf boards as described above 002196 mb Adjusting bolt Guide fence Turn Base O N 001540 mb Top surface ot turn base Periphery of blade Guide fence O N 002241 y Adjusting screw Stopper arm NO Maintaining maximum cutting capacity This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cutting capacity for a 190 mm 7 1 2 saw blade When installing a new blade always check the lower limit position of the blade and if necessary adjust it as follows First remove the battery cartridge Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and lower the handle completely Use the socket wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periph ery of the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn base at the point where the front face of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base With the battery cartridge removed rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the
33. ted to damage or stress An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size is at least as large as the one specified in the table below Table 1 RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS Length of Cord Feet AWG Size of Cord 10 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman 11 Do not disassemble charger or battery cartridge take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Incor rect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire 12 13 14 To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off con trols will not reduce this risk The battery charger is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the bat tery charger 15 16 If operating time has become
34. time in which a miter angle is being cut on a workpiece Compound cutting can be performed at angle shown in the table 23 Bevel angle Left and Right 45 Left 0 45 Right 50 Left 0 40 Right 55 Left 0 30 Right 60 Left O 25 When performing compound cutting refer to Press cut ting Slide cutting Miter cutting and Bevel cut explanations 6 Cutting crown and cove moldings Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw with the moldings laid flat on the turn base 001555 There are two common types of crown moldings and one type of cove moldings 52 38 wall angle crown molding 45 wall angle crown molding and 45 wall angle cove vi Va molding See illustrations 1 52 38 type crown molding 2 45 type crown molding 3 45 type cove molding 001556 There are crown and cove molding joints which are made to fit Inside 90 corners 1 and 2 in Fig A and Outside 90 corners 3 and 4 in Fig A Measuring Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on table to cut wall contact edge to desired length Always make sure that cut workpiece length at the back of the work piece is the same as wall length Adjust cut length for angle of cut Always use several pieces for test cuts to 001557 check the saw angles When cutting crown and cove moldings set the bevel angle and miter angle as indicated in the table A and position the m
35. to contain long hair ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest perfor mance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT BATTERY FROM TOOL before servicing when changing acces sories such as blades bits cutters and the like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in off position before inserting battery USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owner s manual for recom mended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons 18 19 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mount ing and any other conditions that may 20 21 affect its
36. turn tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage e NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of lock off button Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch trigger release have tool serviced at a Makita service center The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade guard NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT A CAUTION e Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool 002200 1 Arm 2 Wrench holder 3 Socket wrench 002193 Blade Case r 2 Hex bolt 3 Socket wrench 4 Blade guard Socket wrench storage The socket wrench is stored as shown in the figure When using the socket wrench pull it out of the wrench holder After using the socket wrench return it to the wrench holder Installing or removing saw blade A CAUTION e Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the blade e Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt This could cause an injury Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stop per pin To remove the blade use the socket
37. user to risk of SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY as shown in the figure ALWAYS use vise to secure workpiece 31 32 NEVER stack workpieces on the table top to speed cutting operations Cut only one piece at a time Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact Follow mate rial supplier safety data SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AN WARNING MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER amp BATTERY CARTRIDGE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This man ual contains important safety and operat ing instructions for battery charger Before using battery charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 battery charger 2 battery and 3 product using battery CAUTION To reduce risk of injury charge only MAKITA rechargeable batteries marked on the charger label Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage Do not expose charger to rain or snow Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufac turer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 6 USC002 3 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or other wise subjec
38. usly covered Adjusting the bevel angle Be sure to retighten the lever firmly to secure the selected bevel angle safely Secure the work piece with a vise Make sure the carriage is pulled all the way back toward the operator Switch on the tool without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered position while applying pressure in parallel with the blade and PUSH THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE TO CUT THE WORKPIECE When the cut is completed switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position A CAUTION Always be sure that the blade will move down to bevel direction during a bevel cut Keep hands out of path of saw blade During a bevel cut it may create a condition whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against the side of the blade If the blade is raised while the blade is still rotating this piece may be caught by the blade causing fragments to be scattered which is dangerous The blade should be raised ONLY after the blade has come to a complete stop When pressing the handle down apply pressure parallel to the blade If the pressure is not parallel to the blade during a cut the angle of the blade might be shifted and the precision of the cut will be impaired Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel angle is made at the same
39. wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclock wise Raise the blade guard and center cover 002216 O AON Shaft lock Arrow Blade case Socket wrench Hex bolt Outer flange Inner flange Spindle Saw blade Hex bolt 001771 001783 18 Arrow Blade case Saw blade Arrow Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise Then remove the hex bolt outer flange and blade To install the blade mount it carefully onto the spindle mak ing sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case Install the outer flange and hex bolt and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt left handed securely counter clockwise while pressing the shaft lock Return the blade guard and center cover to its original posi tion Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the center cover Release the handle from the raised position by pulling the stopper pin Lower the handle to make sure that the blade guard moves properly Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut 002217 1 Dust nozzle 2 Fastener 3 Dust bag 001549 1 Support 2 Turn base Dust bag The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy To attach the dust bag fit it onto the dust nozzle When the dust bag is
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