User manual MAKITA 5017RKB

[. . . ] 1 A typical illustration of proper hand support, workpiece support, and supply cord routing (if applicable). To avoid kickback, do support board or panel near the cut. Don't support board or panel away from the cut. Hex wrench Shaft lock Tighten Loosen Saw blade 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Outer flange Inner flange Hex socket head bolt Hex socket head bolt (For adjusting riving knife) Riving knife Lever Thumb nut For 45° bevel cuts For straight cuts Base plate Lock-off button Switch trigger 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Retracting lever Safety cover Guide rule Notch Cutting line Dust cap Rubber cap Lever Vacuum cleaner Limit mark Brush holder cap Screwdriver Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. [. . . ] Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut. To check lower guard, open lower guard by hand, then release and watch guard closure. also check to see that retracting handle does not touch tool housing. Leaving blade exposed is VERY DANGEROUS and can lead to serious personal injury. check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris. Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts. " Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically. Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released. Before setting the tool down after completing a cut, be sure that the lower guard has closed and the blade has come to a complete stop. Use the appropriate riving knife for the blade being used. For the riving knife to work, it must be thicker than the body of the blade but thinner than the tooth set of the blade. Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing, positioning and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in preventing kickback. [. . . ] 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. CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. [. . . ]