7FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking functionon the tool.Adjusting depth of cut12001339CAUTION:• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten thelever securely.Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the baseup or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the baseby tightening the lever.For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no morethan one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Usingproper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerousKICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.Bevel cutting12001357Loosen the clamping screw on the bevel scale plate on thefront of the base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 45°) bytilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screw securely.Sighting1B A001374For 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 action1001396CAUTION:• 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.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on thetool.Removing or installing saw blade12001417CAUTION:• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointingup at the front of the tool.• Use only the Makita wrench to install or removethe blade.To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that theblade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen thehex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,outer flange and blade.To install the blade, follow the removal procedure inreverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLTCLOCKWISE SECURELY.1. Wrench2. Shaft lock1. Switch trigger1. Base1. Bevel scaleplate2. Clamping screw1. Depth guide2. Lever