21 ENGLISHMAINTENANCECAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removed beforeattempting to perform inspection or maintenance.CAUTION: Clean out the upper and lower guardsto ensure there is no accumulated sawdust which mayimpede the operation of the lower guarding system. Adirty guarding system may limit the proper operation whichcould result in serious personal injury. The most effectiveway to accomplish this cleaning is with compressed air. Ifthe dust is being blown out of the guards, be sure theproper eye and breathing protection is used.CAUTION: After each use, wipe off the sawdust on the tool. Fine saw dust may come inside thetool and cause malfunction or a fire.NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation orcracks may result.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.Adjusting 0°-cut accuracyThis adjustment has been made at the factory. But if it isoff, you can adjust it as the following procedure.1. Slightly loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate.2. Make the base perpendicular to the blade using a tri-angular rule or square rule by turning the adjusting screw.► Fig.44: 1. Triangular rule 2. Adjusting screw 3. Lever3. Tighten the lever and then make a test cut tocheck the verticalness.OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESCAUTION: These accessories or attachmentsare recommended for use with your Makita toolspecified in this manual. The use of any otheraccessories or attachments might present a risk ofinjury to persons. Only use accessory or attachmentfor its stated purpose.If you need any assistance for more details regard-ing these accessories, ask your local Makita ServiceCenter.• Circular saw blade• Rip fence (Guide rule)• Hook• Dust nozzle• Hex wrench• Wireless unit• Makita genuine battery and chargerNOTE: Some items in the list may be included in thetool package as standard accessories. They maydiffer from country to country.