Functional Description; Bevel Cutting - Makita 5705R Bedienungsanleitung

13. Always use the saw blade intended for cutting
the material that you are going to cut.
14. Only use the saw blades that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
15. (For European countries only)
Always use the blade which conforms to
EN847-1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
► Fig.7: 1. Lever
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten
the lever securely.
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.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for danger-
ous KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.

Bevel cutting

► Fig.8: 1. Clamping screw
For model 5705R, 5903R, 5103R
Loosen the clamping screws in front and back, and tilt
the tool to the desired angle for bevel cuts (0° - 45°).
Secure the clamping screws tightly in front and back
after making the adjustment.
For model 5143R
Loosen the clamping screw in front and tilt the tool
to the desired angle for bevel cuts (0 - 60°). Secure
the clamping screw tightly in front after making the
adjustment.
Sighting
For 5705R
► Fig.9: 1. Base plate
For 5903R, 5103R
► Fig.10: 1. Top guide 2. Base
For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the
B position with it.
For 5143R
► Fig.11: 1. 60° angle cuts 2. 45° angle cuts 3. 30°
angle cuts 4. Straight cuts 5. Blade 6. Base
7. Top guide
Align your sight line with either the 0° notch for straight
cutting or the 30° notch for 30° angle cuts or the 45°
notch for 45° angle cuts or the 60° notch for 60° angle
cuts.
Riving knife adjustment
► Fig.12: 1. Setting protuberances 2. Hex socket
head bolt (For adjusting riving knife)
3. Setting protuberances 4. Cutting depth
Use the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket head
bolt for the riving knife adjustment, then raise the lower
blade guard. Move the riving knife up or down over the
two protuberances for settings indicated in the figure,
so as to obtain the proper clearance between the riving
knife and saw blade.
CAUTION:
• Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted such
that:
The distance between the riving knife and the
toothed rim of the saw blade is not more than 5
mm. The toothed rim does not extend more than
5 mm beyond the lower edge of the riving knife.
Switch action
► Fig.13: 1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
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.
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