Bevel cutting
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► 1. Lever
For Model DSS610
0-45
DSS610
► 1. Stopper
Loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate on the front base. Set
for the desired angle (0° - 50°) by tilting accordingly, then tighten
the lever securely. Use the 45° stopper when you do precise 45°
angle cutting. Turn the stopper counterclockwise fully for bevel cut
(0° - 45°) and turn it clockwise for 0° - 50° bevel cuts.
For Model DSS611
Loosen the lever on the bevel scale plate on the front
base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 50°) by tilting
accordingly, then tighten the lever securely.
Sighting
B
► 1. Base 2. Cutting line
0-50
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1
2
A
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.
Switch action
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► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off lever
CAUTION:
•
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the
tool, always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
•
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without press-
ing the lock-off lever. This can cause switch
breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
•
For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-
off lever which prevents the tool from unin-
tended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs
when you simply pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA
service center for proper repairs BEFORE fur-
ther usage.
•
NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and func-
tion of lock-off lever.
Electric brake
For Model DSS610 only
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop blade after switch
trigger release, have tool serviced at a Makita service
center.
The blade brake system is not a substitute for lower
guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING
LOWER GUARD. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
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