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When lowering the handle while pushing the lever to the
left, the lower blade guard A rises automatically. The
lower blade guard B rises as it contacts a workpiece. The
lower blade guards are spring loaded so it returns to its
original position when the cut is completed and the han-
dle is raised. The top blade guard falls flat on the table
surface after workpiece has passed under it. NEVER
DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE LOWER BLADE GUARDS,
THE SPRING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE LOWER
BLADE GUARD, OR THE TOP BLADE GUARD except
for the note below.
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
each blade guard in good condition. Any irregular opera-
tion of the guards should be corrected immediately.
Check to assure spring loaded return action of the lower
blade guards. NEVER USE THE TOOL IF THE LOWER
BLADE GUARD, SPRING OR THE TOP BLADE GUARD
ARE DAMAGED, FAULTY OR REMOVED except for the
note below. DOING SO IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE:
• There are the following exceptions for removal of
guards. Only when using in the table saw mode, the
lower blade guard C is removed. Only when using in
the miter saw mode, the top blade guard is removed.
If any of these see-through blade guards becomes dirty,
or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade is
no longer easily visible, unplug the saw and clean the
guards carefully with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents
or any petroleum-based cleaners on the plastic guard.
If the lower blade guard A is especially dirty and vision
through the guard is impaired, proceed as follows. Raise
the handle fully. Remove the saw blade (Refer to the sec-
tion “Installing or removing saw blade”). Raise the lower
blade guard A while pushing the lever to the left. With the
lower blade guard A so positioned, cleaning can be more
completely and efficiently accomplished. When cleaning
is complete, reverse procedure above and secure bolt.
In the same case for the top blade guard as above
stated, push in the button at its front to the surface top
and remove the top blade guard. After cleaning, always
reinstall it securely.
If any of these blade guards becomes discolored through
age or UV light exposure, contact a Makita service center
for a new guard. DO NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE
GUARDS.
Maintaining maximum cutting capacity (Fig. 7)
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum cut-
ting capacity for a 260 mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower limit
position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as follows:
CAUTION:
• When making this adjustment, unplug the tool.
First, unplug the tool. Lower the handle completely. Use
the wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of
the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the
turn table at the point where the front face of the guide
fence meets the top surface of the turn table.
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.
CAUTION:
• 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.
This tool can be used with or without the lower limit by
shifting the lower limit stopper as shown in the figure.
(Fig. 8)
To use the tool without the lower limit, turn the stopper
end counterclockwise. Use in this position is proper to cut
a wide and thin workpiece.
To use the tool with the lower limit, move the stopper end
clockwise. Use in this position is proper to cut a thick
workpiece.
Adjusting the miter angle (Fig. 9 & 10)
Loosen the clamping screw on the guide fence by turning
counterclockwise. Turn the turn table by handle. When
you have moved the handle to the position where the
pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale,
securely tighten the clamping screw clockwise.
CAUTION:
• When turning the turn table, be sure to raise the handle
fully.
• After changing the miter angle, always secure the turn
table by tightening the clamping screw firmly.
Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 11 & 12)
In the miter saw mode
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 firmly to secure the arm.
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.
In the table saw mode (Fig. 13)
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the lever under the
table at the front of the tool counterclockwise.
Move the depth adjusting knob 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 firmly to
secure the arm.
Switch action (Fig. 14)
Switch for the miter saw mode
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch lever actuates properly and returns to the
“OFF” position when released.
• When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and
store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized
operation.
• Do not pull the switch lever hard without pressing in the
lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch lever from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push the lock lever to the left, press in the lock-off button
and then pull the switch lever. Release the switch lever to
stop.
