Makita LS0714 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Slide Compound Saw
Scie Multi Coupe
Sierra de Inglete
LS0714
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANT : Lire avant usage.
IMPORTANTE: Lea antes de usar.
DOUBLE INSULATION
DOUBLE ISOLATION
DOBLE AISLAMIENTO

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Models LS0714
Blade diameter 190 mm (7-1/2")
Hole (arbor) diameter 15.88 mm (5/8")
Max. kerf thickness of the saw blade 2.2 mm (3/32")
Max. Miter angle Left 47° , Right 57°
Max. Bevel angle Left 45°, Right 5°
No load speed (RPM) 6,400 /min.
Dimensions (L x W x H) 670 mm x 430 mm x 458 mm (26 - 3/8" x 17" x 18")
Net weight 12.5 - 14.2 kg (27.5 - 31.4 lbs)
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specications may differ from country to country.
• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s). The lightest and heaviest combination, according to
EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.
Max. Cutting capacities (H x W) with blade 190 mm (7-1/2") in diameter.
Miter angle Bevel angle
45° (left) 0° 5° (right)
0° * 45 mm x 265 mm
Note1
(1 - 3/4" x 10 - 3/8")
* 60 mm x 265 mm
Note 1
(2 - 3/8" x 10 - 3/8")
-----
40 mm x 300 mm
(1 - 9/16" x 11 - 3/4")
52 mm x 300 mm
(2 - 1/16" x 11 - 3/4")
40 mm x 300 mm
(1 - 9/16" x 11 - 3/4")
45° (left and right) * 45 mm x 185 mm
Note2
(1 - 3/4" x 7 - 1/4")
* 60 mm x 185 mm
Note 2
(2 - 3/8" x 7 - 1/4")
-----
40 mm x 212 mm
(1 - 9/16" x 8 - 3/8")
52 mm x 212 mm
(2 - 1/16" x 8 - 3/8")
57° (right) ----- * 60 mm x 145 mm
Note 3
(2 - 3/8" x 5 - 3/4")
-----
52 mm x 163 mm
(2 - 1/16" x 6 - 3/8")
(Note)
* mark indicates that a wood facing with the following thickness is used.
1: When using a wood facing 20 mm (13/16") thick.
2: When using a wood facing 15 mm (9/16") thick.
3: When using a wood facing 10 mm (3/8") thick.
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or BATTERY-
operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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Electrical Safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a Residual Current Device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
7.
Power tools can produce electromagnetic elds
(EMF) that are not harmful to the user. However,
users of pacemakers and other similar medical devices
should contact the maker of their device and/or doctor
for advice before operating this power tool.
8. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
9. If the cord is damaged, have it replaced by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a
safety hazard.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or BATTERY pack, pick-
ing up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your nger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
9. Always wear protective goggles to protect
your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce the
use of appropriate safety protective equipment
by the tool operators and by other persons in
the immediate working area.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the BATTERY pack, if detach-
able, from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or stor-
ing power tools. Such preventive safety mea-
sures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may
result in personal injury.

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Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to
a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the
voltage supplied is the same as that specied on the
nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage
greater than that specied for the tool can result in
SERIOUS INJURY to the user- as well as damage to
the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL.
Using a power source with voltage less than the name-
plate rating is harmful to the motor.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Ampere Rating Volts Total length of cord in feet
120V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
220V - 240V 50 ft. 100 ft. 200 ft. 300 ft.
More Than Not More Than AWG
0 A 6 A –18 16 16 14
6 A 10 A 18 16 14 12
10 A 12 A 16 16 14 12
12 A 16 A 14 12 Not Recommended
Safety instructions for mitre saws
1. Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-
like products, they cannot be used with abra-
sive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material
such as bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust
causes moving parts such as the lower guard to
jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn the
lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
2.
Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever
possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you
must always keep your hand at least 100 mm from
either side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to
cut pieces that are too small to be securely clamped
or held by hand. If your hand is placed too close to
the saw blade, there is an increased risk of injury from
blade contact.
3. The workpiece must be stationary and
clamped or held against both the fence and the
table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade
or cut "freehand" in any way. Unrestrained
or moving workpieces could be thrown at high
speeds, causing injury.
4.
Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the
saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise the
saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without
cutting, start the motor, press the saw head down
and push the saw through the workpiece. Cutting on
the pull stroke is likely to cause the saw blade to climb
on top of the workpiece and violently throw the blade
assembly towards the operator.
5. Never cross your hand over the intended line
of cutting either in front or behind the saw
blade. Supporting the workpiece "cross handed"
i.e. holding the workpiece to the right of the saw
blade with your left hand or vice versa is very
dangerous.
6. Do not reach behind the fence with either hand
closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw
blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other
reason while the blade is spinning. The proxim-
ity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not
be obvious and you may be seriously injured.
7.
Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the work-
piece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside
bowed face toward the fence. Always make certain
that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence
and table along the line of the cut. Bent or warped
workpieces can twist or shift and may cause binding on
the spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be
no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
8. Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all
tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the work-
piece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or
other objects that contact the revolving blade can
be thrown with high speed.
9.
Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.

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10. Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on
a level, rm work surface before use. A level
and rm work surface reduces the risk of the mitre
saw becoming unstable.
11. Plan your work. Every time you change the
bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the
adjustable fence is set correctly to support the
workpiece and will not interfere with the blade
or the guarding system. Without turning the tool
"ON" and with no workpiece on the table, move
the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to
assure there will be no interference or danger of
cutting the fence.
12. Provide adequate support such as table exten-
sions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is
wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces
longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip
if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or
workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be
thrown by the spinning blade.
13. Do not use another person as a substitute for
a table extension or as additional support.
Unstable support for the workpiece can cause the
blade to bind or the workpiece to shift during the
cutting operation pulling you and the helper into
the spinning blade.
14. The cut-off piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spinning
saw blade. If conned, i.e. using length stops, the
cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade
and thrown violently.
15. Always use a clamp or a xture designed to
properly support round material such as rods
or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while
being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and pull the
work with your hand into the blade.
16. Let the blade reach full speed before contact-
ing the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the
workpiece being thrown.
17. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed,
turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving
parts to stop and disconnect the plug from
the power source and/or remove the battery
pack. Then work to free the jammed material.
Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could
cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.
18. After nishing the cut, release the switch,
hold the saw head down and wait for the blade
to stop before removing the cut-off piece.
Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade
is dangerous.
19. Hold the handle rmly when making an incom-
plete cut or when releasing the switch before
the saw head is completely in the down posi-
tion. The braking action of the saw may cause
the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward,
causing a risk of injury.
20. Only use the saw blade with the diameter that
is marked on the tool or specied in the man-
ual. Use of an incorrectly sized blade may affect
the proper guarding of the blade or guard opera-
tion which could result in serious personal injury.
21. Only use the saw blades that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
22. Always select the correct saw blade for the
material to be cut. Do not use the saw blade to
cut materials other than those specied.
23. The saw can cut wood, aluminum or similar
materials, when using a saw blade appropriate
for the material. Do not use the saw to cut the
other material, including magnesium, steel and
iron.
Additional instructions
1. Intended use
The tool is intended for accurate straight and
miter cutting in wood. With appropriate saw
blades, aluminum can also be sawed.
2. Make workshop kid proof with padlocks.
3. Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
4. Never leave the tool running unattended. Turn
the power off. Do not leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
5. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Check blade guard for proper closing 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.
6. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid
contact with any coasting blade. It can still
cause severe injury.
7. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage
to the full rear position after each crosscut
operation.
8. Always secure all moving portions before
carrying the tool.
9. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down
is for carrying and storage purposes only and
not for any cutting operations.
10. Check the blade carefully for cracks or dam-
age before operation. Replace cracked or dam-
aged blade immediately. Gum and wood pitch
hardened on blades slows saw and increases
potential for kickback. Keep blade clean by
rst removing it from tool, then cleaning it with
gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.
Never use gasoline to clean blade.
11. While making a slide cut, KICKBACK can
occur. KICKBACK occurs when the blade
binds in the workpiece during a cutting oper-
ation and the saw blade is driven rapidly
towards the operator. Loss of control and seri-
ous personal injury can result. If blade begins
to bind during a cutting operation, do not con-
tinue to cut and release switch immediately.
12. Use only anges specied for this tool.
13. Be careful not to damage the arbor, anges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt.
Damage to these parts could result in blade
breakage.
14. Make sure that the turn base is properly
secured so it will not move during operation.
Use the holes in the base to fasten the saw to a
stable work platform or bench. NEVER use tool
where operator positioning would be awkward.

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15. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
16. Be sure that the blade does not contact the
turn base in the lowest position.
17. Hold the handle rmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
18. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
19. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced blade.
20. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
21. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the "ON"
position.
22. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
23. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
amperes
hertz
no load speed
alternating current
Class II Construction
revolutions or reciprocation per minute
Do not place hand or ngers close to the
blade.
INSTALLATION
Bench mounting
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position by the stopper pin. Release the stop-
per pin by lowering the handle slightly and pulling the
stopper pin.
1
► 1. 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.
1
181 mm 181 mm
ɸ8.5x 2
► 1. Bolt
Turn the adjusting bolt clockwise or counterclockwise
so that it comes into a contact with the oor surface to
keep the tool stable.
1
► 1. Adjusting bolt

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Installing the holders and holder
assemblies
CAUTION: When the holders, holder assemblies
and fence shaft are included as standard accesso-
ries, always use them during operation.
NOTE: In some countries, the holders and holder
assemblies may not be included in the tool package
as standard accessory.
The holders and the holder assemblies support work-
pieces horizontally.
Tighten the fence shafts to the holder assemblies using
the hex wrench.
4
3
1
2
► 1. Holder 2. Holder assembly 3. Fence shaft 4. Hex
wrench
Install the holders and the holder assemblies on both
side as shown in the gure. When installing, make sure
that the fence shaft is in the same line of the guide
fence when installed to the tool.
3
2
1
► 1. Holder 2. Holder assembly 3. Screw
Then tighten the screws rmly to secure the holders and
the holder assemblies.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Blade guard
1
► 1. Blade guard
When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto-
matically. 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 opera-
tion 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 DAMAGED, FAULTY OR REMOVED.
DOING SO IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to it in such a way that the blade is no lon-
ger easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the guard
carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or any
petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard.
If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through
the guard is impaired, use the supplied hex wrench to
loosen the hex socket bolt holding the center cover.
Loosen the hex socket bolt by turning it counterclock-
wise and raise the blade guard and center cover. With
the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be more
completely and efciently 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,
contact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO
NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.

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1
► 1. Blade guard
Positioning kerf board
12
► 1. Thumb screw 2. Kerf board
12
3
45
► 1. Saw blade 2. Blade teeth 3. Kerf board 4. Left
bevel cut 5. Straight cut
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, unplug the tool. 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 stopper pin to
lock the handle in the lowered position. Loosen two clamp
screws which secure the slide poles. Pull the carriage toward
you fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just
contact the sides of the blade teeth. Tighten the front screws
(do not tighten rmly). 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 rmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper
pin and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws
securely.
CAUTION:
•
Before and after changing the bevel angle, always
adjust the kerf boards as described above.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity
1
23
► 1. Adjusting bolt 2. Turn base 3. Guide fence
2
3
1
► 1. Top surface of turn table 2. Periphery of blade
3. Guide fence
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, unplug the tool. Push the carriage toward the guide
fence fully and lower the handle completely. Use the hex
wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery 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 tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while
holding the handle all the way down to be sure that
the blade does not contact any part of the lower base.
Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.
WARNING:
• 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 tool unplugged.

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Stopper arm
1
2
► 1. Adjusting screw 2. 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 gure. Adjust the adjusting screw so that the blade
stops at the desired position when lowering the handle
fully.
Sub-fence
Country specic
WARNING: When performing left bevel cuts,
ip the sub-fence outward. Otherwise, it may con-
tact the blade or a part of the tool, and may result in
serious injury to the operator.
1
► 1. Sub-fence
This tool is equipped with the sub-fence. Usually posi-
tion the sub-fence inside. However, when performing
left bevel cuts, ip it outward.
Adjusting the miter angle
1
2
34
5
► 1. Turn base 2. Lock lever 3. Miter scale 4. Pointer
5. Grip
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.
CAUTION:
• When turning the turn base, be sure to raise the
handle fully.
• After changing the miter angle, always secure
the turn base by tightening the grip rmly.
Adjusting the bevel angle
1
2
► 1. Lever 2. Release button
1
2
3
► 1. Pointer 2. Bevel scale 3. Arm

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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 angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the lever clockwise rmly to secure the
arm.
To tilt the blade to the right, push the release button at
the rear of the tool while tilting the blade slightly to the
left after loosening the lever. With the release button
depressed, tilt the saw blade to the right.
CAUTION:
• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise the
handle fully.
• After changing the bevel angle, always secure
the arm by tightening the lever clockwise.
• When changing bevel angles, be sure to posi-
tion the kerf boards appropriately as explained
in the "Positioning kerf boards" section.
Adjusting the lever position
12
► 1. Lever 2. Screw
The lever can be repositioned at every angle 30° when
the lever does not provide full tightening.
Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever at
the rear of the tool. Remove the lever and install it again
so that it is slightly above the level. Secure the lever
with the screw rmly.
Switch action
WARNING: Before plugging in the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage. Operating a tool with a
switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss
of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use tool without a fully
operative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoper-
ative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be
repaired before further usage or serious personal
injury may occur.
WARNING: NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
2
3
1
► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole for
padlock
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 trigger to stop.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING: Do not use a lock with a shank or
cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.
A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional operation
may occur resulting in serious personal injury.
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.

11 ENGLISH
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Hex wrench storage
12
► 1. Wrench holder 2. Hex wrench
The hex wrench is stored as shown in the gure. When
using the hex wrench, pull it out of the wrench holder.
After using the hex wrench, return it to the wrench
holder.
Installing or removing saw blade
1
► 1. Stopper pin
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the
blade.
CAUTION:
• Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to
install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may
result in overtightening or insufcient tightening
of the hex socket bolt. This could cause an
injury.
Removing the blade
Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the
stopper pin.
To remove the blade, use the hex wrench to loosen the
hex socket bolt holding the center cover by turning it
counterclockwise. Raise the blade guard and center
cover.
1
2
3
4
► 1. Center cover 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Hex wrench
4. Safety cover
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex socket bolt, outer ange and blade.
1
2
3
4
5
► 1. Shaft lock 2. Arrow 3. Blade case 4. Hex wrench
5. Hex socket bolt
Installing the blade
To install the blade, mount it carefully onto the spindle,
making sure that the direction of the arrow on the sur-
face of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on
the blade case. Install the outer ange and hex socket
bolt, and then use the hex wrench to tighten the hex
socket bolt (left-handed) securely counterclockwise
while pressing the shaft lock.

12 ENGLISH
21 34
► 1. Blade case 2. Arrow 3. Saw blade 4. Arrow
123
45
► 1. Outer ange 2. Saw blade 3. Inner ange 4. Hex
socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Spindle
Returning the blade guard
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex socket 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 prop-
erly. Make sure shaft lock has released spindle before
making cut.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner.
Dust bag (optional accessory)
12
3
► 1. Dust bag 2. Dust nozzle 3. Fastener
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, t it
onto the dust nozzle.
When the dust bag is 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 adhering to the insides which might
hamper further collection.
Dust box (Optional accessory)
1
2
3
► 1. Dust box 2. Cover 3. Button
Insert the dust box into the dust nozzle.
Empty the dust box at the earliest possible.
To empty the dust box, open the cover by pushing the
button and throw away sawdust. Return the cover to
the original position and it locks. Dust box can easily
be removed by pulling out while turning it near the dust
nozzle on the tool.
CAUTION:
• Empty the dust box before collected sawdust
level reaches the cylinder part.

13 ENGLISH
1
2
3
► 1. Cylinder part 2. Dust box 3. Sawdust
1
2
► 1. Cylinder part 2. Dust box
Securing workpiece
WARNING:
• It is extremely important to always secure the
workpiece properly and tightly with the vise.
Failure to do so can cause the tool to be dam-
aged 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.
CAUTION:
• 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.
12
► 1. Support 2. Turn base
Vertical vise
6
1
3
5
4
2
7
► 1. Vise arm 2. Vise rod 3. Guide fence 4. Holder
5. Holder assembly 6. Vise knob 7. Screw
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the guide fence or the
holder assembly. Insert the vise rod into the hole in
the guide fence or the holder assembly and tighten the
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 oppo-
site 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 at against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it rmly by tightening the vise knob.
CAUTION:
• The workpiece must be secured rmly against
the turn base and guide fence with the vise
during all operations.

14 ENGLISH
Horizontal vise (optional accessory)
12
3
4
► 1. Vise knob 2. Projection 3. Vise shaft 4. Base
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 counterclock-
wise until the screw is released, before turning again gently
clockwise.
The maximum width of the workpiece which can be
secured by the horizontal vise is 120 mm (4-3/4").
CAUTION:
• Grip the workpiece only when the projection is
at the topmost position. Failure to do so may
result in insufcient 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.
Holders and holder assembly
(optional accessories)
CAUTION: For the tool equipped with the hold-
ers and the holder assemblies as standard acces-
sories, this type of use is not permitted due to the
country regulations.
12
► 1. Holder 2. Holder assembly
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
gure. Then tighten the screws rmly 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.
2
1
► 1. Holder assembly 2. Rod 12
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.
OPERATION
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 work-
piece, 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
efciency. Push down handle with only as much
force as is necessary for smooth cutting and
without signicant 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 preci-
sion of the cut will be impaired.

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Press cutting (cutting small
workpieces)
1
2
► 1. Two clamping screws which secure the slide pole
2. Holder assembly
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 two clamp screws which secure the slide poles
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 lowering. Then gently lower the handle to
the fully lowered position 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.
CAUTION:
• Firmly tighten two clamping screws which
secure the slide poles clockwise so that the car-
riage will not move during operation. Insufcient
tightening may cause unexpected kickback
of the blade. Possible serious PERSONAL
INJURY may result.
Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide
workpieces)
1
2
► 1. Two clamping screws which secure the slide pole
2. Holder assembly
Loosen two clamp screws which secure the slide
poles counterclockwise 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 speed. Press down the handle and PUSH
THE CARRIAGE TOWARD THE GUIDE FENCE AND
THROUGH 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.
CAUTION:
• Whenever performing the slide cut, FIRST
PULL THE CARRIAGE TOWARD YOU FULLY
and press down the handle to the fully low-
ered 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.
• 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.

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Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter
angle".
Bevel cut
1
► 1. Holder assembly
Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel
angle (Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the
bevel angle"). Be sure to retighten the lever rmly to
secure the selected bevel angle safely. Secure the
workpiece 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.
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 par-
allel to the blade during a cut, the angle of the
blade might be shifted and the precision of the
cut will be impaired.
CAUTION: (Only for tools with sub-fence)
Always set the sub-fence outside when perform-
ing left bevel cuts.
Compound cutting
Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel
angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle
is being cut on a workpiece. Compound cutting can be
performed at angle shown in the table.
Miter angle
Left and Right 45
Right 50
Right 55
Right 57
Bevel angle
Left 0 - 45
Left 0 - 40
Left 0 - 30
Left 0 - 25
When performing compound cutting, refer to "Press
cutting", "Slide cutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel cut"
explanations.
Cutting crown and cove moldings
Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compound
miter saw with the moldings laid at on the turn base.
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 molding. See illustrations.
123
► 1. 52/38° type crown molding 2. 45° type crown
molding 3. 45° type cove molding
There are crown and cove molding joints which are
made to t "Inside" 90° corners ((1) and (2) in Fig. A)
and "Outside" 90° corners ((3) and (4) in Fig. A).
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1 2
Fig.A
1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner

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2
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1
► 1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner
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
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 moldings on the top surface of the saw
base as indicated in the table (B).
In the case of left bevel cut
Molding
position in
Fig. A
Bevel angle Miter angle
For outside
corner
For inside
corner
52/38° type 45° type
Right 31.6°
45° type
Left 33.9° Left 30°
52/38° type
Left 31.6° Left 35.3°
Right 35.3°
Right 35.3°Right 31.6°
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Table (A)
Molding
position in
Fig. A
Molding edge against
guide fence
(1) Ceiling contact edge should
be against guide fence.
Ceiling contact edge should
be against guide fence.
For
outside
corner
Finished piece
will be on the
Left side of
blade.
Finished piece
will be on the
Right side of
blade.
For inside
corner
Wall contact edge should be
against guide fence.
Finished piece
(2)
(3)
(4)
Table (B)
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 nished piece to be used will always be
on the LEFT side of the blade after the cut has
been made.
In the case of right bevel cut
Molding
position in
Fig. A
Bevel angle Miter angle
For outside
corner
For inside
corner
52/38° type 45° type
Right 31.6°
45° type
Right 33.9° Right 30°
52/38° type
Left 31.6° Left 35.3°
Right 35.3°
Right 35.3°Right 31.6°
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Table (A)
Molding
position in
Fig. A
Molding edge against
guide fence
(1)
For
outside
corner
For inside
corner
Finished piece
(2)
(3)
(4)
Table (B)
Finished piece
will be on the
Left side of
blade.
Finished piece
will be on the
Right side of
blade.
Wall contact edge should be
against guide fence.
Wall contact edge should be
against guide fence.
Ceiling contact edge should
be against guide fence.
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°
RIGHT.
• 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 WALL
CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on
the saw.
• The nished piece to be used will always be on
the RIGHT side of the blade after the cut has
been made.

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Compound Miter Saw
Miter and Bevel Angle Settings
Ceiling
Wall
Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 52/38 degrees
30.1
29.7
29.4
29.0
28.7
28.3
28.0
27.6
27.2
26.9
26.5
26.1
25.8
25.4
25.0
24.7
24.3
23.9
23.6
23.2
22.8
22.5
22.1
21.7
21.3
21.0
20.6
20.2
19.8
19.5
19.1
18.7
18.3
17.9
17.6
17.2
16.8
16.4
16.0
15.6
26.9
26.5
26.1
25.7
25.3
24.9
24.5
24.1
23.7
23.3
22.9
22.6
22.2
21.8
21.4
21.0
20.7
20.3
19.9
19.6
19.2
18.8
18.5
18.1
17.8
17.4
17.1
16.7
16.4
16.0
15.7
15.3
15.0
14.6
14.3
14.0
13.6
13.3
13.0
12.8
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
15.3
14.9
14.5
14.1
13.7
13.3
12.9
12.5
12.2
11.8
11.4
11.0
10.8
10.2
9.8
9.4
9.0
8.6
8.3
7.9
7.5
7.1
6.7
6.3
5.9
5.5
5.1
4.7
4.3
3.9
3.5
3.2
2.8
2.4
2.0
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4
0.0
12.3
12.0
11.6
11.3
11.0
10.7
10.3
10.0
9.7
9.4
9.0
8.7
8.4
8.1
7.8
7.5
7.1
6.8
6.5
6.2
5.9
5.6
5.3
4.9
4.6
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.4
3.1
2.8
2.5
2.2
1.8
1.5
1.2
0.9
0.6
0.3
0.0
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
Wall Angle
(deg.)
Bevel Angle
(deg.)
Miter Angle
(deg.)
Wall Angle
(deg.)
Bevel Angle
(deg.)
Miter Angle
(deg.)
43.0
42.8
42.5
42.2
41.9
41.7
41.4
41.1
40.8
40.5
40.2
39.9
39.6
39.3
39.0
38.7
38.4
38.1
37.8
37.4
37.1
36.8
36.5
36.2
35.8
35.5
35.2
34.9
34.5
34.2
33.9
33.5
33.2
32.8
32.5
32.2
31.8
31.5
31.1
30.8
30.4
46.8
46.3
45.7
45.1
44.6
44.0
43.5
42.9
42.4
41.9
41.3
40.8
40.3
39.8
39.2
38.7
38.2
37.7
37.2
36.8
36.3
35.8
35.3
34.8
34.4
33.9
33.4
33.0
32.5
32.1
31.6
31.2
30.7
30.3
29.9
29.4
29.0
28.6
28.2
27.7
27.3
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
Wall Angle
(deg.)
Bevel Angle
(deg.)
Miter Angle
(deg.)

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Compound Miter Saw
Miter and Bevel Angle Settings
Ceiling
Wall
Wall to Crown Molding Angle: 45 degrees
26.7
26.4
26.1
25.8
25.5
25.2
24.9
24.6
24.2
23.9
23.6
23.3
23.0
22.7
22.3
22.0
21.7
21.4
21.0
20.7
20.4
20.0
19.7
19.4
19.1
18.7
18.4
18.1
17.7
17.4
17.1
16.7
16.4
16.0
15.7
15.4
15.0
14.7
14.3
14.0
30.2
29.8
29.4
28.9
28.5
28.1
27.6
27.2
26.8
26.3
25.9
25.5
25.1
24.7
24.3
23.8
23.4
23.0
22.6
22.2
21.8
21.4
21.0
20.6
20.2
19.8
19.4
19.0
18.6
18.2
17.9
17.5
17.1
16.7
16.3
15.9
15.6
15.2
14.8
14.4
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
13.7
13.3
13.0
12.6
12.3
11.9
11.6
11.2
10.9
10.5
10.2
9.8
9.5
9.2
8.8
8.5
8.1
7.8
7.4
7.1
6.7
6.4
6.0
5.6
5.3
4.9
4.6
4.2
3.9
3.5
3.2
2.8
2.5
2.1
1.8
1.4
1.1
0.7
0.4
0.0
14.1
13.7
13.3
12.9
12.6
12.2
11.8
11.5
11.1
10.7
10.4
10.0
9.6
9.3
8.9
8.5
8.2
7.8
7.5
7.1
6.7
6.4
6.0
5.7
5.3
5.0
4.6
4.3
3.9
3.5
3.2
2.8
2.5
2.1
1.8
1.4
1.1
0.7
0.4
0.0
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
Wall Angle
(deg.)
Bevel Angle
(deg.)
Miter Angle
(deg.)
Wall Angle
(deg.)
Bevel Angle
(deg.)
Miter Angle
(deg.)
37.8
37.5
37.3
37.1
36.8
36.6
36.4
36.1
35.9
35.6
35.4
35.1
34.9
34.6
34.4
34.1
33.9
33.6
33.3
33.1
32.8
32.5
32.3
32.0
31.7
31.4
31.1
30.9
30.6
30.3
30.0
29.7
29.4
29.1
28.8
28.5
28.2
27.9
27.6
27.3
27.0
50.8
50.2
49.6
49.1
48.5
48.0
47.4
46.9
46.4
45.8
45.3
44.8
44.2
43.7
43.2
42.7
42.1
41.6
41.1
40.6
40.1
39.6
39.1
38.6
38.1
37.7
37.2
36.7
36.2
35.7
35.3
34.8
34.3
33.9
33.4
32.9
32.5
32.0
31.6
31.1
30.7
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
Wall Angle
(deg.)
Bevel Angle
(deg.)
Miter Angle
(deg.)

20 ENGLISH
Cutting aluminum extrusion
1
2
3
4
5
► 1. Vise 2. Spacer block 3. Guide fence 4. Aluminum
extrusion 5. Spacer block
When securing aluminum extrusions, use spacer blocks
or pieces of scrap as shown in the gure to prevent
deformation of the aluminum. Use a cutting lubricant
when cutting the aluminum extrusion to prevent build-up
of the aluminum material on the blade.
CAUTION:
• Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum
extrusions. Thick aluminum extrusions may
come loose during operation and round alumi-
num extrusions cannot be secured rmly with
this tool.
Wood facing
Use of wood facing helps to assure splinter-free cuts
in workpieces. Attach a wood facing to the guide fence
using the holes in the guide fence.
See the gure concerning the dimensions for a sug-
gested wood facing.
Over 15mm (5/8") Over 420mm (16-1/2")
11
50mm-60mm
(2"-2-3/8")
27mm (1-1/16")
85mm
(3-3/8")
70mm
(2-3/4")
85mm
(3-3/8")
70mm
(2-3/4")
► 1. Holes
CAUTION:
• Use straight wood of even thickness as the
wood facing.
• Use screws to attach the wood facing to the
guide fence. The screws should be installed so
that the screw heads are below the surface of
the wood facing.
• When the wood facing is attached, do not turn
the turn base with the handle lowered. The
blade and/or the wood facing will be damaged.
Cutting repetitive lengths
CAUTION: For the tool equipped with the hold-
ers and the holder assemblies as standard acces-
sories, this type of use is not permitted due to the
country regulations.
1
2
3
► 1. Set plate 2. Holder 3. Screw
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 facil-
itate more efcient operation. Install the set plate on the
holder (optional accessory) as shown in the gure.
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 ush 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 acces-
sory) allows cutting repetitive lengths up to
2,200 mm (7.2 ft) approximately.
Groove cutting
1
► 1. Cut grooves with blade
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 par-
allel grooves across the width of the workpiece using a slide
(push) cut as shown in the gure. Then remove the workpiece
material between the grooves with a chisel. Do not attempt