9When tilting the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage tothe left slightly after loosening the lever and press thereleasing button. With the releasing button beingpressed, tilt the carriage to the right.21009489Tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desiredangle on the bevel scale. Then tighten the leverclockwise firmly to secure the arm.1243009513When the latch lever is pulled toward yourself, the sawblade can be locked using positive stops at the right andleft 22.5 ° and 33.9 ° angle to the base surface.When the latch lever is pushed forward to the arm holder,the saw blade can be locked at an desired angle withinthe specified bevel angle range.CAUTION:• When tilting the saw blade, be sure to raise thehandle fully.• After changing the bevel angle, always secure thearm by tightening the lever clockwise.• When changing bevel angles, be sure to positionthe kerf boards appropriately as explained in the"Positioning kerf boards" section.Slide lock adjustment12009496To lock the lower slide pole, pull the lock lever towardyourself.To lock the upper slide pole, turn the locking screwclockwise.Switch actionCAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always check to seethat the switch trigger actuates properly andreturns to the "OFF" position when released.• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressingin the lock-off button. This can cause switchbreakage.123009491To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentallypulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.Release the switch trigger to stop.A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion ofpadlock to lock the tool off.WARNING:• Do not use a lock with a shank or cable anysmaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.• NEVER use tool without a fully operative switchtrigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch isHIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repairedbefore further usage.• For your safety, this tool is equipped with a lock-offbutton which prevents the tool from unintendedstarting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when yousimply pull the switch trigger without pressing thelock-off button. Return tool to a Makita servicecenter for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and functionof lock-off button.Electric brakeThis tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If thetool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switchtrigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita servicecenter.1. Switch trigger2. Lock-off button3. Hole for padlock1. Lock lever2. Screw1. Scale plate2. Release button3. Pointer4. Latch lever1. Lever2. Latch lever