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General| Blade bore | 20 mm |
|---|---|
| Blade diameter | 165 mm |
| Idle speed (max) | 5000 RPM |
| Cutting depth (45º) | 38 mm |
| Cutting depth (90º) | 54 mm |
| Power source | AC |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 300 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 210 mm |
| Height | 237 mm |
| Weight | 4900 g |
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow may result in electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
Ensures a safe working environment by maintaining a clean area, avoiding explosive atmospheres, and keeping bystanders away.
Covers proper plug matching, avoiding grounded surfaces, protecting from rain/wet conditions, and using GFCI for damp locations.
Emphasizes staying alert, using PPE, preventing unintentional starting, and dressing properly to avoid injury.
Adhere strictly to rules. Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Do not reach underneath workpiece.
Understand kickback causes (pinched, bound, misaligned blade) and operator prevention methods.
Use sharp blades, check lower guard operation, and retract guard for plunge cuts only.
Use appropriate riving knife, adjust correctly, and use except for plunge cutting.
Loosen lever, move base to desired depth, and tighten lever. Set depth to expose one blade tooth.
Loosen screws, tilt tool to desired angle (0-60°), and secure screws tightly.
Align sight line with base markings for straight or angled cuts (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°).
Move tool forward smoothly, keeping it flat. Maintain uniform speed for clean cuts.
Connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the tool's joint for clean cutting operations.
Slide rip fence against workpiece for accurate straight cuts and uniform width.
Replace worn carbon brushes when they reach the limit mark. Use identical replacement brushes.
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