User manual MAKITA EW200R

[. . . ] Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. [. . . ] 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. To lock the slide pole, turn the locking screw clockwise. Soft start because of suppressed starting shock. CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button. For model EW200RL only CAUTION: When not in use, be sure to turn off the laser 1. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. WARNING: Do not use a lock with a shank or cable any smaller than 6. NEVER use tool without a fully operative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before further usage. Before bevel-cutting, make sure that no part of the tool contacts the sliding fence when lowering and raising the handle fully at any position and pulling or pushing the carriage all the way at the lowest position. The vertical vise can be installed on either the left or right side of the guide fence. Insert the vise rod into the hole in the guide fence and tighten the screw on the back of the guide fence 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 opposite 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 flat against the guide fence and the turn base. position the workpiece at the desired cutting position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob. CAUTION: The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence with the vise during all operations. Otherwise, it will contact the blade or a part of the tool, causing possible serious injury to the operator. [. . . ] Replace when they wear down to 3 mm in length. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. [. . . ]