7NOTE:• When changing the positive stopper's position,loosening the lever and tilting the bevel angle toless than the desired stopper position numberallows to change it.• When the arrow on the positive stopper points 22.5,the bevel angle can be adjusted 0 - 22.5°;when thearrow points 45, it can be adjusted 0 - 45°; whenthe arrow points 56, it can be adjusted 0 - 56°.SightingAB1014096For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of thebase with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align theB position with it.Switch action1008675CAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always check to seethat the switch trigger actuates properly andreturns to the "OFF" position when released.To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Releasethe switch trigger to stop.Electric brakeFor model 5007NFA onlyThis tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If thetool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switchtrigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita servicecenter.The blade brake system is not a substitute for lowerguard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONINGLOWER GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CANRESULT.Lighting the lamp(For models 5007NF,5007NFA)1008676CAUTION:• Do not apply impact to the lamp, which may causedamage or shorted service time to it.• Do not look in the light or see the source of lightdirectly.The lamp lights up when the tool is plugged. The lampkeeps on lighting until the tool is unplugged.If the lamp does not light up, the mains cord may bedefective. The lamp is lit but the tool does not start evenif the tool is switched on, the carbon brushes may beworn out, the motor or the ON/OFF switch may bedefective.NOTE:• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it maylower the illumination.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on thetool.Hex wrench storage12008677Hex wrench is stored on the tool. To remove hex wrench,rotate it toward yourself and pull it out.To install hex wrench, place it on the handle and turn ituntil it comes into contact with the protrusion on thehandle.1. Base1. Hex wrench2. Protrusion1. Lamp1. Switch trigger