Functional Description - Makita 4131 Betriebsanleitung

Do not support board or panel away from the cut.
e. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharp-
ened or improperly set blades produce narrow
kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and
kickback.
f. 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.
10. Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the tool if lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard into the open posi-
tion. If tool is accidentally dropped, lower guard may
be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting
lever and make sure it moves freely and does not
touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and
depths of cut.
11. Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If
the guard and the spring are not operating prop-
erly, they must be serviced before use. Lower
guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
12. 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.
13. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on the
saw blade.
14. DANGER:
Don't attempt to remove cut material when blade
is moving.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
15. 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.
As example, Fig. A illustrates the RIGHT way to
cut off the end of a board, and Fig. B the WRONG
way. If the workpiece is short or small, clamp it
down. DON'T TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY
HAND! (Fig. B)
16. Never attempt to saw with the tool held upside
down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and
can lead to serious accidents.
17. Wear safety goggles and hearing protection dur-
ing operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. 1)
Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base
up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base
by tightening the lever.
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever
securely.
Sighting (Fig. 2)
When cutting, align the A position on the front of the base
with your cutting line on the workpiece.
Switch action (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, push in the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Fig. A
Fig. B
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