714. Never stick your finger into the chip chute.Chute may jam when cutting damp wood.Clean out chips with a stick.15. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.16. Always change both blades or covers on thedrum, otherwise the resulting imbalance willcause vibration and shorten tool life.17. Use only Makita blades specified in thismanual.18. Always use the correct dust mask/respiratorfor the material and application you areworking with.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING:DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto safety rules for the subject product.MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated inthis instruction manual may cause serious personalinjury.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking function onthe tool.Adjusting depth of cutFig.1Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knobon the front of the tool so that the pointer points thedesired depth of cut.Switch actionCAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always check to seethat the switch trigger actuates properly and returnsto the "OFF" position when released.Fig.2For tool with lock buttonTo start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Releasethe switch trigger to stop.For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and thenpush in the lock button from either side.To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switchtrigger fully, then release it.For tool with lock-off buttonTo prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off button is provided.To start the tool, depress the lock-off button from eitherside and pull the switch trigger. Release the switchtrigger to stop.Electronic functionFor Model KP0810C onlyThe tool equipped with electronic function are easy tooperate because of the following features.Constant speed controlElectronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed iskept constant even under load condition.Soft startSoft-start feature minimizes start-up shock, and makesthe tool start smoothly.FootFig.3After a cutting operation, raise the back side of the tooland a foot comes under the level of the rear base. Thisprevents the tool blades to be damaged.