User manual MAKITA MT580

[. . . ] Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of children. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. [. . . ] Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. DANGER: Keep Hands Away From Cutting Area. Don't reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Don't attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. Large panels must be supported as shown in Fig. 1 to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. When cutting operation requires the resting of the saw on the workpiece, the saw ENB036-4 shall be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off. Fig. 1 To avoid kickback, do support board or panel near the cut. Fig. 2 Do not support board or panel away from the cut. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping. 1 & 3) Kickback occurs when the saw stalls rapidly and is driven back towards the operator. Release switch immediately if blade binds or saw stalls. Use fence or straight edge guide when ripping. Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving. NEVER place your hand or fingers behind the saw. If kickback occurs, the saw could 4 easily jump backwards over your hand, possibly causing severe injury. personal injury. 4 illustrates typical hand support of the saw. Fig. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "Compound Cuts". As soon as blade enters the material, lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight. Don't use blades with incorrect size holes. [. . . ] The side with 19 mm diameter is marked by "19". Use the correct side for the hole diameter of the blade you intend to use. Mounting the blade on the wrong side can result in the dangerous vibration. 004034 Side grip (auxiliary handle) (Accessory) Align the hole in the grip holder with the hole in the blade case (upper blade guard) and secure the grip holder onto the blade case using the screw as shown in the figure. Securely screw the side grip clockwise into the hole in the grip holder. 004035 Hex wrench storage When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost. 9 OPERATION · CAUTION: Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line gently. [. . . ]