9001922Then connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dustnozzle.12007495OPERATIONCAUTION:• Always hold the base flush with the workpiece.Failure to do so may cause blade breakage,resulting in a serious injury.12007487Turn the tool on without the blade making any contactand wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest thebase flat on the workpiece and gently move the toolforward along the previously marked cutting line.NOTE:• If the tool is operated continuously until the batterycartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.When cutting curves, advance the tool very slowly.Bevel cutting007488CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before tilting the base.With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at anyangle between 0° and 45° (left or right).Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hexwrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned inthe center of the bevel slot in the base.1 2 3007489Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained.The V-notch of the gear housing indicates the bevelangle by graduations. Then tighten the bolt firmly tosecure the base.123456007490Front flush cuts1 2 30074911. Base2. Bolt3. Hex wrench1. Bevel slot2. Base3. Bolt4. Graduations5. V-notch6. Gear housing1. Base2. Bolt3. Hex wrench1. Cutting line2. Base1. Dust nozzle2. Hose for vacuumcleaner