Makita M2300 Manuel D'instructions page 11

Kerf board
This tool is provided with the kerf board in the turn base
to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. If the kerf
groove has not yet been cut in the kerf board by the
factory, you should cut the groove before actually using
the tool to cut a workpiece. Switch on the tool and lower
the blade gently to cut a groove in the kerf board.
► Fig.8: 1. Kerf board
Maintaining maximum cutting
capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 255 mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower
limit position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as
follows:
First, unplug the tool. Lower the handle completely. Use
the wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery
of the blade extends slightly below the top surface of
the turn base at the point where the front face of the
guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base.
► Fig.9: 1. Adjusting bolt
With the tool unplugged, rotate the blade by hand while
holding the handle all the way down to be sure that
the blade does not contact any part of the lower base.
Re-adjust slightly, if necessary.
► Fig.10: 1. Top surface of turn base 2. Periphery of
blade 3. Guide fence
CAUTION:
After installing a new blade,
always be sure that the blade does not contact
any part of the lower base when the handle is
lowered completely. Always do this with the tool
unplugged.
Adjusting the miter angle
► Fig.11: 1. Lock lever 2. Grip
Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise. Turn the
turn base while pressing down the lock lever. When you
have moved the grip to the position where the pointer
points to the desired angle on the miter scale, securely
tighten the grip clockwise.
CAUTION:
When turning the turn base, be
sure to raise the handle fully.
CAUTION:
After changing the miter angle,
always secure the turn base by tightening the grip
firmly.
Adjusting the bevel angle
► Fig.12: 1. Knob
To adjust the bevel angle, loosen the knob at the rear of
the tool counterclockwise.
► Fig.13: 1. Pointer
Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the
pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale.
Then tighten the knob clockwise firmly to secure the
arm.
CAUTION:
When tilting the saw blade, be sure
to raise the handle fully.
CAUTION:
After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the arm by tightening the knob
clockwise.
Switch action
WARNING:
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released. Operating a tool with a switch that
does not actuate properly can lead to loss of control
and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
operative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoper-
ative switch is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be
repaired before further usage or serious personal
injury may occur.
For European countries
► Fig.14: 1. Lever 2. Switch trigger
To start the tool, push the lever to the right and then pull
the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
For all countries other than European
countries
► Fig.15: 1. Switch trigger
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before installing or
removing the blade.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench pro-
vided to install or remove the blade. Failure to
do so may result in overtightening or insufficient
tightening of the hex bolt. This could cause an
injury.
When removing or installing the blade, keep the handle
in the raised position.
To remove the blade, use the wrench to loosen the hex
bolt holding the center cover by turning it counterclock-
wise. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
► Fig.16: 1. Wrench 2. Center cover
► Fig.17: 1. Hex bolt
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Before plugging in the tool,
NEVER use tool without a fully