Makita 5008MG Instruction Manual

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7 ENGLISHinstantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guardinto the open position. If the saw is accidentallydropped, the lower guard may be bent. Raise thelower guard with the retracting handle and makesure it moves freely and does not touch the bladeor any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.2. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. Ifthe guard and the spring are not operating prop-erly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guardmay operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummydeposits, or a build-up of debris.3. The lower guard may be retracted manuallyonly for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”and “compound cuts”. Raise the lower guardby the retracting handle and as soon as theblade enters the material, the lower guardmust be released. For all other sawing, the lowerguard should operate automatically.4. Always observe that the lower guard is cover-ing the blade before placing the saw down onbench or floor. An unprotected, coasting bladewill cause the saw to walk backwards, cuttingwhatever is in its path. Be aware of the time ittakes for the blade to stop after switch is released.5. To check lower guard, open lower guard byhand, then release and watch guard closure.Also check to see that retracting handle doesnot touch tool housing. Leaving blade exposedis VERY DANGEROUS and can lead to seriouspersonal injury.Additional safety warnings1. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood, pres-sure treated lumber, or wood containing knots.Maintain smooth advancement of tool without decreasein blade speed to avoid overheating the blade tips.2. Do not attempt to remove cut material whenblade is moving. Wait until blade stops beforegrasping cut material. Blades coast after turn off.3. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove allnails from lumber before cutting.4. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that partof the workpiece which is solidly supported, not onthe section that will fall off when the cut is made. Ifthe workpiece is short or small, clamp it down. DONOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND!► Fig.55. Before setting the tool down after completing acut, be sure that the guard has closed and theblade has come to a complete stop.6. Never attempt to saw with the circular sawheld upside down in a vise. This is extremelydangerous and can lead to serious accidents.► Fig.67. Some material contains chemicals which may betoxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation andskin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.8. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure onthe saw blade.9. Do not use any abrasive wheels.10. Only use the saw blade with the diameter thatis marked on the tool or specified in the man-ual. Use of an incorrectly sized blade may affectthe proper guarding of the blade or guard opera-tion which could result in serious personal injury.11. Keep blade sharp and clean. Gum and woodpitch hardened on blades slows saw andincreases potential for kickback. Keep blade cleanby first removing it from tool, then cleaning it withgum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.Never use gasoline.12. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection whenuse the tool.13. Always use the saw blade intended for cuttingthe material that you are going to cut.14. Only use the saw blades that are marked witha speed equal or higher than the speed markedon the tool.15. (For European countries only)Always use the blade which conforms toEN847-1.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiaritywith product (gained from repeated use) replacestrict adherence to safety rules for the subjectproduct. MISUSE or failure to follow the safetyrules stated in this instruction manual may causeserious personal injury.FUNCTIONALDESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking functionon the tool.Adjusting depth of cut► Fig.7: 1. Depth guide 2. LeverCAUTION:• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tightenthe lever 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 danger-ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.Bevel cutting► Fig.8: 1. Lever 2. Positive stopper 3. Arrow onpositive stopperPositive stopperTurn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it pointsone of three positions (22.5°,45°,50°). Then, tilt the toolbase until it stops and secure the base with the lever.At this time, the same angle as the one that the arrowpoints is obtained.

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