Makita 5044KB Instruction Manual

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7workpiece properly and to hold the sawfirmly to prevent loss of control whichcould cause personal injury. Fig. 4 illus-trates typical hand support of the saw.16. Place the wider portion of the saw base onthat part of the workpiece which is solidlysupported, not on the section that will falloff when the cut is made. As examples,Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut offthe end of a board, and Fig. 6 the WRONGway. If the workpiece is short or small,clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLDSHORT PIECES BY HAND!17. Never attempt to saw with the circular sawheld upside down in a vise. This isextremely dangerous and can lead to seri-ous accidents.18. WARNING: Blade coasts to stop afterswitch is released. Contact with coastingblade can cause serious injury. Beforesetting the tool down after completing acut, be sure that the lower (telescoping)guard has closed and the blade has cometo a complete stop.19. Some material contains chemicals whichmay be toxic. Take caution to prevent dustinhalation and skin contact. Follow mate-rial supplier safety data.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in thisinstruction manual may cause serious personal injury.Fig. 4 A typical illustration of proper handsupport, workpiece support, and supplycord routing.Fig. 5Fig. 6Fig. 7