Finishing edges
To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the
blade lightly along the cut edges.
Metal cutting
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause significant blade wear.
The underside of the workpiece can be greased instead
of using a coolant.
Dust extraction
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► 1. Dust cover 2. Hose
Clean cutting operations can be performed by connect-
ing this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner. Insert the hose
of the vacuum cleaner into the hole at the rear of the
tool. Lower the dust cover before operation.
NOTE:
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Dust extraction cannot be performed when
making bevel cuts.
Rip fence (optional accessory)
CAUTION:
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged before installing or removing
accessories.
1. Straight cuts
Steel base type
1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less,
use of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight
cuts.
Aluminum base type
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1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular
hole on the side of the base with the fence guide fac-
ing down. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting
width position, then tighten the bolt to secure it.
1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Rip fence (Guide rule) 4. Guide facing
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Steel base type
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