User manual MAKITA 5016NB

[. . . ] The mains socket used for this device must be protected with a fuse or protective circuit breaker having slow tripping characteristics. Safety hints For your own safety, please refer to the enclosed safety instructions. Check operation of lower guard before each use. Don't use if lower guard does not close briskly over saw blade. [. . . ] 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 easily jump backwards over your hand, possibly causing severe injury. Raise lower guard with the retracting handle. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight. Don't use blades with incorrect size holes. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting. When operating the saw, keep the cord away from the cutting area and position it so that it will not be caught on the workpiece during the cutting operation. Operate with proper hand support, proper workpiece support, and supply cord routing away from the work area. WARNING: It is important to support the workpiece properly and to hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control which could cause personal injury. The toothed rim does not extend more than 5 mm beyond the lower edge of the riving knife. Use a shallow depth of cut when cutting thin workpiece for cleaner, safer cuts. ⷠAfter adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever securely. Loosen the thumb nuts in front and back, and tilt the tool to the desired angle for bevel cuts (0° ­ 45°). Secure the thumb nuts tightly in front and back after making the adjustment. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. For straight cuts, align the right notch on the front of the base with your cutting line on the workpiece. For 45° bevel cuts, align the left notch with it. Replace carbon brushes when they are worn down to the limit mark. Both identical carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance or adjustment should be carried out by a Makita Authorized Service Centre. [. . . ] As soon as blade enters the material, retracting lever must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically. The handy rip fence (guide rule) allows you to do extraaccurate straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the clamp screw on the front of the base. [. . . ]