User manual MAKITA 4131

[. . . ] Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and shock the operator. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding. Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the tool will run eccentrically, causing loss of control. [. . . ] Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing tool down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the tool to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released. DANGER: Don't attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. Place the wider portion of the saw base on that part of the workpiece which is solidly supported, not on the section that will fall off when the cut is made. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback. Slide the dust cover carefully so that the slot of its front fits the rib of the blade case. Make sure the dust cover fits properly then push and turn the knob counterclockwise to the symbol. Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. The handy rip fence (guide rule) allows you to do extraaccurate straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the clamp screw on the front of the base. This may cause motor overload and/or a dangerous kickback, resulting in serious injury to the operator. Set the base plate on the workpiece to be cut without the blade making any contact. Move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the cutting is completed. 9) The sight window in the base makes it easy to check the distance between the front edge of the saw blade and the workpiece whenever the blade is set to the maximum depth of cut. At that time, use the retracting lever to raise the lower guard for starting cut and as soon as blade enters the material, release the retracting lever. ⷠDo not cut hardened steel, stainless steel, aluminum, wood, plastics, concrete, tile, etc. Do not touch the saw blade, workpiece or cutting chips with your bare hand immediately after cutting, they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. ⷠAlways use the carbide-tipped saw blades appropriate for your job. The use of inappropriate saw blades may cause a poor cutting performance and/or present a risk of personal injury. When cutting, align the A position on the front of the base with your cutting line on the workpiece. [. . . ] The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita service center. Recommended Carbide-tipped saw blades & workpiece ranges Diameter & number of teeth 185/38 185/48 185/70 Applicable workpiece & thickness range Application Angle Mild steel Thin mild steel Corrugated steel sheets 4 mm or more 3 ­ 6 mm N/A Metal pipes 2 ­ 5 mm 1. 2 ­ 2 mm Channels 4 mm or more 2 mm or more N/A Sheet metal 2 ­ 7 mm 2 ­ 7 mm Thinner than 4 mm Metal studs N/A 2 ­ 4 mm Thinner than 2 mm Corrugated steel sheets N/A N/A Thinner than 2 mm Always use carbide-tipped saw blades appropriate for your job. [. . . ]