8NOTE:• Depending on the conditions of use and theambient temperature, the indication may differslightly from the actual capacity.Adjusting depth of cut1006701CAUTION:• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten thelever securely.Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and movethe base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, securethe base by 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 cutting1006702For Model DSS610DSS610 10-45 0-50013952Loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate on the frontbase. Set for the desired angle (0° - 50°) by tiltingaccordingly, then tighten the lever securely. Use the 45°stopper when you do precise 45° angle cutting. Turn thestopper counterclockwise fully for bevel cut (0° - 45°) andturn it clockwise for 0° - 50° bevel cuts.For Model DSS611Loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate on the frontbase. Set for the desired angle (0° - 50°) by tiltingaccordingly, then tighten the lever securely.Sighting1B 2 A006704For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of thebase with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the Bposition with it.Switch action1 2006705CAUTION:• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,always check to see that the switch trigger actuatesproperly and returns to the "OFF" position whenreleased.• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressingthe lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, pressthe lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release theswitch trigger to stop.WARNING:• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-offlever which prevents the tool from unintendedstarting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when yousimply pull the switch trigger without pressing thelock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA service centerfor proper repairs BEFORE further usage.• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and functionof lock-off lever.1. Stopper1. Switch trigger2. Lock-off lever1. Base2. Cutting line1. Lever1. Lever