Makita 5008MG Instruction Manual

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8 ENGLISHSetting bevel angleLoosen the lever and tentatively set the tool base at the0°bevel angle, then tighten the lever securely.Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it pointsone of three positions (22.5°,45°,50°) that is equal to orgreater than the desired bevel angle.Loosen the lever again and then tilt and secure the toolbase at the desired angle securely.NOTE:• 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 points22.5, the bevel angle can be adjusted 0 - 22.5°;when the arrow points 45, it can be adjusted0 - 45°; when the arrow points 50, it can beadjusted 0 - 50°.Sighting► Fig.9: 1. BaseFor 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 action► Fig.10: 1. Switch triggerCAUTION:• 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.Lighting the lamp► Fig.11: 1. LampCAUTION:• Do not apply impact to the lamp, which maycause damage 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 or the lampmay be defective. The lamp is lit but the tool does notstart even if the tool is switched on, the carbon brushesmay be worn out, or the motor or the ON/OFF switchmay be defective.NOTE:• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens oflamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp,or it may lower the illumination.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on thetool.Hex wrench storage► Fig.12: 1. Hex wrench 2. ProtrusionHex wrench is stored on the tool. To remove hexwrench, rotate it toward yourself and pull it out.To install hex wrench, place it on the handle and turnit until it comes into contact with the protrusion on thehandle.Removing or installing saw blade► Fig.13: 1. Hex wrench 2. Shaft lockCAUTION:• 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 hex wrench to loosenthe hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hexbolt, outer flange and blade.To install the blade, follow the removal procedure inreverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLTCLOCKWISE SECURELY.► Fig.14: 1. Saw blade 2. Hex bolt 3. Outer flange4. Inner flange 5. RingWhen changing blade, make sure to also clean theupper and lower blade guards of accumulated sawdustas discussed in the Maintenance section. Such effortsdo not replace the need to check lower guard operationbefore each use.Connecting a vacuum cleanerOptional accessory► Fig.15: 1. Vacuum cleanerWhen you wish to perform clean cutting operation,connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Installthe joint on the tool using the screws. Then connect ahose of the vacuum cleaner to the joint as shown in thefigure.OPERATIONCAUTION:• Be sure to move the tool forward in a straightline gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will resultin overheating the motor and dangerous kick-back, possibly causing severe injury.► Fig.16: 1. Rear handle 2. Front grip 3. BaseAlways use a front grip and rear handle and firmly holdthe tool by both the front grip and rear handle during

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