Makita XSL03, XSL04, XSL06 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Cordless Slide Compound
Miter Saw
Sierra de Inglete Inalámbrica
XSL03
XSL04
XSL06
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANTE: Lea antes de usar.
2 ENGLISH
ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: XSL03 XSL04 XSL06
Blade diameter 255 mm (10″)
Hole diameter 15.88 mm (5/8″)
Max. kerf thickness of the saw blade 3.2 mm (1/8″)
Max. miter angle Right 60°, Left 60°
Max. bevel angle Right 48°, Left 48°
No load speed (RPM) 4,400 /min
Laser type - Wavelength 655 nm, Maximum output
1mW (Laser Class II)
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V
Battery cartridge
BL1815N, BL1820B, BL1830, BL1830B, BL1840B, BL1850B, BL1860B
Charger DC18RC, DC18RD, DC18RE, DC18SD, DC18SE, DC18SF
Dimensions (L x W x H) 805 mm x 644 mm x 660 mm
(31-3/4" x 25-3/8" x 26")
Net weight 26.6 - 27.3 kg
(58.6 - 60.2 lbs)
Cutting capacities (H x W)
Miter angle Bevel angle
45° (left) 0° 45° (right)
0° 47 mm x 305 mm
(1-7/8″ x 12″)
61 mm x 279 mm
(2-3/8″ x 11″)
71 mm x 305 mm
(2-13/16″ x 12″)
91 mm x 279 mm
(3-5/8″ x 11″)
29 mm x 305 mm
(1-1/8″ x 12″)
43 mm x 279 mm
(1-11/16″ x 11″)
45° (right and left) 47 mm x 215 mm
(1-7/8″ x 8-1/2″)
61 mm x 197 mm
(2-3/8″ x 7-3/4″)
71 mm x 215 mm
(2-13/16″ x 8-1/2″)
91 mm x 197 mm
(3-5/8″ x 7-3/4″)
29 mm x 215 mm
(1-1/8″ x 8-1/2″)
43 mm x 197 mm
(1-11/16″ x 7-3/4″)
60° (right and left) - 71 mm x 152 mm
(2-13/16″ x 6″)
91 mm x 139 mm
(3-5/8″ x 5-1/2″)
-
Cutting capacities for special cuttings
Type of cutting Cutting capacity
Crown molding 45° type
(with crown molding stopper used)
168 mm
(6-5/8″)
Base board
(with horizontal vise used)
133 mm
(5-1/4″)
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Specications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.
• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heaviest combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.
3 ENGLISH
SAFETY WARNINGS
For your own safety, read instruction manual before operating tool.
Save it for future reference.
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or BATTERYoperated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
7. Power tools can produce electromagnetic
elds (EMF) that are not harmful to the user.
However, users of pacemakers and other similar
medical devices should contact the maker of their
device and/or doctor for advice before operating
this power tool.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or BATTERY pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your nger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
9. Always wear protective goggles to protect
your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equipments by the tool operators and by other persons in the immediate working area.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
3.
Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or remove the BATTERY pack, if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
4 ENGLISH
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may
result in personal injury.
BATTERY tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of BATTERY pack may create a risk of
re when used with another BATTERY pack.
2. Use power tools only with specically des-
ignated BATTERY packs. Use of any other
BATTERY packs may create a risk of injury and
re.
3. When BATTERY pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the
BATTERY terminals together may cause burns or
a re.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the BATTERY; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, ush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the BATTERY may
cause irritation or burns.
5. Do not use a BATTERY pack or tool that is
damaged or modied. Damaged or modied
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour
resulting in re, EXPLOSION or risk of injury.
6. Do not expose a BATTERY pack or tool to re
or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or
temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the BATTERY pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specied range may damage the
BATTERY and increase the risk of re.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged BATTERY packs.
Service of BATTERY packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service
providers.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
Safety instructions for mitre saws
1. Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or woodlike products, they cannot be used with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting ferrous material
such as bars, rods, studs, etc. Abrasive dust
causes moving parts such as the lower guard to
jam. Sparks from abrasive cutting will burn the
lower guard, the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
2.
Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever
possible. If supporting the workpiece by hand,
you must always keep your hand at least 100
mm from either side of the saw blade. Do not
use this saw to cut pieces that are too small to
be securely clamped or held by hand. If your
hand is placed too close to the saw blade, there is
an increased risk of injury from blade contact.
3. The workpiece must be stationary and
clamped or held against both the fence and the
table. Do not feed the workpiece into the blade
or cut "freehand" in any way. Unrestrained
or moving workpieces could be thrown at high
speeds, causing injury.
4. Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not
pull the saw through the workpiece. To make
a cut, raise the saw head and pull it out over
the workpiece without cutting, start the motor,
press the saw head down and push the saw
through the workpiece. Cutting on the pull stroke
is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top
of the workpiece and violently throw the blade
assembly towards the operator.
5.
Never cross your hand over the intended line of
cutting either in front or behind the saw blade.
Supporting the workpiece "cross handed" i.e. holding
the workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your
left hand or vice versa is very dangerous.
5 ENGLISH
6. Do not reach behind the fence with either hand
closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw
blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other
reason while the blade is spinning. The proxim-
ity of the spinning saw blade to your hand may not
be obvious and you may be seriously injured.
7. Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the
workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with
the outside bowed face toward the fence.
Always make certain that there is no gap
between the workpiece, fence and table along
the line of the cut. Bent or warped workpieces
can twist or shift and may cause binding on the
spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be
no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
8. Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all
tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the workpiece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or
other objects that contact the revolving blade can
be thrown with high speed.
9. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multi-
ple workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or
braced and may bind on the blade or shift during
cutting.
10. Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on
a level, rm work surface before use. A level
and rm work surface reduces the risk of the mitre
saw becoming unstable.
11. Plan your work. Every time you change the
bevel or mitre angle setting, make sure the
adjustable fence is set correctly to support the
workpiece and will not interfere with the blade
or the guarding system. Without turning the tool
"ON" and with no workpiece on the table, move
the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to
assure there will be no interference or danger of
cutting the fence.
12. Provide adequate support such as table exten-
sions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is
wider or longer than the table top. Workpieces
longer or wider than the mitre saw table can tip
if not securely supported. If the cut-off piece or
workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be
thrown by the spinning blade.
13. Do not use another person as a substitute for
a table extension or as additional support.
Unstable support for the workpiece can cause the
blade to bind or the workpiece to shift during the
cutting operation pulling you and the helper into
the spinning blade.
14. The cut-off piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spinning
saw blade. If conned, i.e. using length stops, the
cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade
and thrown violently.
15. Always use a clamp or a xture designed to
properly support round material such as rods
or tubing. Rods have a tendency to roll while
being cut, causing the blade to "bite" and pull the
work with your hand into the blade.
16. Let the blade reach full speed before contact-
ing the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the
workpiece being thrown.
17. If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed,
turn the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving
parts to stop and disconnect the plug from
the power source and/or remove the battery
pack. Then work to free the jammed material.
Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could
cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.
18. After nishing the cut, release the switch,
hold the saw head down and wait for the blade
to stop before removing the cut-off piece.
Reaching with your hand near the coasting blade
is dangerous.
19. Hold the handle rmly when making an incom-
plete cut or when releasing the switch before
the saw head is completely in the down position. The braking action of the saw may cause
the saw head to be suddenly pulled downward,
causing a risk of injury.
20. Only use the saw blade with the diameter that
is marked on the tool or specied in the manual. Use of an incorrectly sized blade may affect
the proper guarding of the blade or guard opera-
tion which could result in serious personal injury.
21. Only use the saw blades that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
22. Always select the correct saw blade for the
material to be cut. Do not use the saw blade to
cut materials other than those specied.
23. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood,
aluminum or similar materials.
Additional instructions
1. Make workshop kid proof with padlocks.
2. Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.
3. Never leave the tool running unattended. Turn
the power off. Do not leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.
4. Do not operate saw without guards in place.
Check blade guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if blade guard
does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the blade guard into the
open position.
5. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid
contact with any coasting blade. It can still
cause severe injury.
6. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage
to the full rear position after each crosscut
operation.
7. Always secure all moving portions before
carrying the tool.
8. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down
is for carrying and storage purposes only and
not for any cutting operations.
9. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately. Gum and wood pitch
hardened on blades slows saw and increases
potential for kickback. Keep blade clean by
rst removing it from tool, then cleaning it with
gum and pitch remover, hot water or kerosene.
Never use gasoline to clean blade.
6 ENGLISH
10. While making a slide cut, KICKBACK can
occur. KICKBACK occurs when the blade
binds in the workpiece during a cutting operation and the saw blade is driven rapidly
towards the operator. Loss of control and serious personal injury can result. If blade begins
to bind during a cutting operation, do not continue to cut and release switch immediately.
11. Use only anges specied for this tool.
12.
Be careful not to damage the arbor, anges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt. Damage
to these parts could result in blade breakage.
13. Make sure that the turn base is properly
secured so it will not move during operation.
Use the holes in the base to fasten the saw to a
stable work platform or bench. NEVER use tool
where operator positioning would be awkward.
14. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
15. Be sure that the blade does not contact the
turn base in the lowest position.
16. Hold the handle rmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
17. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
18. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced blade.
19. Stop operation immediately if you notice anything abnormal.
20. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the "ON"
position.
21. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
22. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
Additional safety rules for the laser
1.
LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
2. AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIATION IS
EMITTED FROM APERTURE.
3.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
Complies with 21CFR
1040.10 and 1040.11
AVOID EXPOSURE-Laser
radiation is emitted from
LASER RADIATION
this aperture
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Maximum Output
<1mW,Wavelength:655nm
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
direct current
no load speed
revolutions or reciprocation per minute
Do not place hand or ngers close to the
blade.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1.
Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on packaging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
7 ENGLISH
11. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
Important safety instructions for
wireless unit
1. Do not disassemble or tamper with the wireless unit.
2. Keep the wireless unit away from young children. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
3. Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools.
4. Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet
conditions.
5. Do not use the wireless unit in places where
the temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).
6. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
where medical instruments, such as heart
pace makers are near by.
7. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
where automated devices are near by. If oper-
ated, automated devices may develop malfunction
or error.
8. The wireless unit can produce electromagnetic
elds (EMF) but they are not harmful to the
user.
9. The wireless unit is an accurate instrument. Be
careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit.
10. Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless
unit with bare hands or metallic materials.
11. Always remove the battery on the tool when
installing the wireless unit.
12. When opening the lid of the slot, avoid the
place where dust and water may come into the
slot. Always keep the inlet of the slot clean.
13. Always insert the wireless unit in the correct
direction.
14. Do not press the wireless activation button
on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the
button with an object with a sharp edge.
15. Always close the lid of the slot when
operating.
16. Do not remove the wireless unit from the slot
while the power is being supplied to the tool.
Doing so may cause a malfunction of the wireless
unit.
17. Do not remove the sticker on the wireless unit.
18. Do not put any sticker on the wireless unit.
19. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place where
static electricity or electrical noise could be
generated.
20. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place subject to high heat, such as a car sitting in the
sun.
21. Do not leave the wireless unit in a dusty or
powdery place or in a place corrosive gas
could be generated.
22. Sudden change of the temperature may bedew
the wireless unit. Do not use the wireless unit
until the dew is completely dried.
23. When cleaning the wireless unit, gently wipe
with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, conductive grease or the like.
24. When storing the wireless unit, keep it in the
supplied case or a static-free container.
25. Do not insert any devices other than Makita
wireless unit into the slot on the tool.
26. Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot damaged. Water, dust, and dirt come into the slot may
cause malfunction.
27. Do not pull and/or twist the lid of the slot more
than necessary. Restore the lid if it comes off
from the tool.
28. Replace the lid of the slot if it is lost or
damaged.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
8 ENGLISH
PARTS DESCRIPTION
10 11
12
14
15
3
2
4
5
879
13
6
1
16
17
18
20
21
22
19
1 Slide pole 2 Stopper pin
(for carriage sliding)
3 Vertical vise 4 Releasing button
(for right side bevel angle)
5 Holder 6 Turn base 7 Pointer (for miter angle) 8 Miter angle scale
9 Kerf board 10 Blade case 11 Adjusting screw
(for laser line)
12 Range adjustment screw
(for laser line)
13 Blade guard 14 Knob (for bevel angle) 15 Hex wrench 16 Adjusting screw
(for lower limit position)
17 Adjusting bolt (for maxi-
mum cutting capacity)
18 Stopper arm 19 Battery cartridge 20 Lock lever (for turn base)
21 Releasing lever
(for turn base)
22 Grip (for turn base) - - - -
9 ENGLISH
16
17
201918
21
15
1
2
3
11
13 14
12
4
6
67 8
5
9
10
1 Switch trigger 2 Lock-off button 3 Hole for padlock 4 Lid (for wireless unit)
(For XSL04 only)
5 Switch (for laser line)
(For XSL04, XSL06 only)
6 Battery indicator 7 Mode indicator 8 Check button
9 Wireless activation
button
10 Wireless activation lamp 11 Hose
(for dust extraction)
12 Stopper pin
(for carriage elevation)
13 Guide fence
(lower fence)
14 Guide fence
(upper fence)
15 Dust bag 16 0° adjusting bolt
(for bevel angle)
17 Bevel angle scale 18 Releasing lever
(for 48° bevel angle)
19 Latch lever
(for bevel angle)
20 Pointer (for bevel angle)
21 45° adjusting bolt
(for bevel angle)
- - - - - -
10 ENGLISH
INSTALLATION
Installing the grip
Screw the threaded shaft of the grip into the turn base.
1
2
► 1. Grip 2. Turn base
Installing the dust extraction hose
Connect the dust extraction hose to the tool as
illustrated.
Make sure that the elbow and the sleeve t properly to
the ports of the tool.
1
2
4
4
3
► 1. Dust extraction hose 2. Elbow 3. Sleeve 4. Port
Bench mounting
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position by the stopper pin. While lowering the
handle slightly, pull the stopper pin and rotate it 90°.
21
3
► 1. Locked position 2. Unlocked position 3. Stopper
pin
This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool's
base. This will help prevent tipping and possible injury.
1
► 1. Bolt
WARNING: Ensure that the tool will not move
on the supporting surface. Movement of the miter
saw on the supporting surface while cutting may
result in loss of control and serious personal injury.
11 ENGLISH
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking the functions on
the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridge may result in serious personal injury from
accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge rmly may cause them to slip off your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
1
2
3
► 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
NOTE: The tool does not work with only one battery
cartridge.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
On Blinking
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically, and the battery indicator blinks about 60 seconds.
In this situation, let the tool cool down before turning the
tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
21 1
► 1. Battery indicator 2. Check button
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities. The battery indicators correspond to each
battery.
12 ENGLISH
Battery indicator status Remaining
battery
capacity
On
Off
Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
1
2
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
Automatic speed change function
1
► 1. Mode indicator
Mode indicator status Operation mode
On Off
High speed mode
High torque mode
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
mode". It automatically changes operation mode
depending on the work load. When mode indicator
lights up during operation, the tool is in high torque
mode.
Blade guard
1
► 1. Blade guard
When lowering the handle, the blade guard rises auto-
matically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to
its original position when the cut is completed and the
handle is raised.
WARNING: Never defeat or remove the blade
guard or the spring which attaches to the guard.
An exposed blade as a result of defeated guarding
may result in serious personal injury during operation.
13 ENGLISH
In the interest of your personal safety, always maintain
the blade guard in good condition. Any irregular operation of the blade guard should be corrected immediately.
Check to assure spring loaded return action of guard.
WARNING: Never use the tool if the blade
guard or spring are damaged, faulty or removed.
Operation of the tool with a damaged, faulty or
removed guard may result in serious personal injury.
If the see-through blade guard becomes dirty, or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or
workpiece is no longer easily visible, remove the batteries and clean the guard carefully with a damp cloth.
Do not use solvents or any petroleum-based cleaners
on the plastic guard because this may cause damage
to the guard.
If the blade guard is especially dirty and vision through
the guard is impaired, remove the batteries and use the
supplied wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover. Loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise and raise the blade guard and center cover. With
the blade guard so positioned, cleaning can be more
completely and efciently accomplished. When cleaning
is complete, reverse procedure above and secure bolt.
Do not remove spring holding blade guard. If guard
becomes discolored through age or UV light exposure,
contact a Makita service center for a new guard. DO
NOT DEFEAT OR REMOVE GUARD.
3
1
2
► 1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade guard
Kerf boards
This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn
base to minimize tearing on the exit side of a cut. The
kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade
does not contact the kerf boards. Before use, adjust the
kerf boards as follows:
1
► 1. Kerf board
1
23
4
6
5
► 1. Left bevel cut 2. Straight cut 3. Right bevel cut
4. Saw blade 5. Blade teeth 6. Kerf board
First, remove the batteries. Loosen all the screws (2
each on left and right) securing the kerf boards until the
kerf boards can still be easily moved by hand. Lower the
handle fully, then pull and turn the stopper pin to lock
the handle in the lowered position. Release the stopper
pin on the sliding pole and pull the carriage toward you
fully. Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just
contact the sides of the blade teeth. Tighten the front
screws (do not tighten rmly). Push the carriage toward
the guide fence fully and adjust the kerf boards so that
the kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth.
Tighten the rear screws (do not tighten rmly).
After adjusting the kerf boards, release the stopper
pin and raise the handle. Then tighten all the screws
securely.
NOTICE: After setting the bevel angle ensure
that the kerf boards are adjusted properly. Correct
adjustment of the kerf boards will help provide proper
support of the workpiece minimizing workpiece tear
out.
14 ENGLISH
Maintaining maximum cutting
capacity
This tool is factory adjusted to provide the maximum
cutting capacity for a 255 mm (10") saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower
limit position of the blade and if necessary, adjust it as
follows:
First, remove the batteries. Turn the stopper lever to
engaged position.
1
► 1. Stopper lever
Push the carriage toward the guide fence fully and
lower the handle completely.
Adjust the blade position by turning the adjusting bolt
with the hex wrench. The periphery of the blade should
extend slightly below the top surface of the turn base
and also comes to the point where the front face of the
guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base.
1
► 1. Adjusting bolt
1
23
► 1. Top surface of turn base 2. Periphery of blade
3. Guide fence
With the batteries removed, 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.
After adjustment, always return the stopper lever to the
original position.
WARNING: After installing a new blade and
with the batteries removed, always be sure that
the blade does not contact any part of the lower
base when the handle is lowered completely. If
a blade makes contact with the base it may cause
kickback and result in serious personal injury.
Stopper arm
The lower limit position of the blade can be easily
adjusted with the stopper arm. To adjust it, turn the
stopper arm in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
gure. Turn the adjusting screw so that the blade stops
at the desired position when lowering the handle fully.
15 ENGLISH
1
2
► 1. Stopper arm 2. Adjusting screw
Adjusting the miter angle
CAUTION: After changing the miter angle,
always secure the turn base by tightening the grip
rmly.
NOTICE: When turning the turn base, be sure to
raise the handle fully.
1
2
3
4
► 1. Lock lever 2. Grip 3. Releasing lever 4. Pointer
Rotate the grip counterclockwise to unlock the turn
base. Turn the grip while holding down the lock lever to
move the turn base. Align the pointer with your desired
angle on the scale then tighten the grip.
NOTE: If you depress the releasing lever, you can
move the turn base without holding down the lock
lever. Tighten the grip at your desired position.
This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can
set 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, 45°, and 60° right/left miter
angle quickly. To use this function, move the turn base
close to your desired positive stop angle while holding
down the lock lever. Then release the lock lever and
move the turn base forward until the turn base is locked.
Adjusting the bevel angle
NOTICE: Always remove the upper guide fences
and vertical vise before adjusting the bevel angle.
NOTICE: When changing bevel angles, be sure
to position the kerf boards appropriately as
explained in the "Kerf boards" section.
NOTICE: When tilting the saw blade, be sure to
raise the handle fully.
NOTICE: Do not tighten the knob too hard. Doing
so may cause malfunction of the locking mechanism of the bevel angle.
1. Turn the knob on the slide pole counterclockwise.
1
► 1. Knob
2. Pull and turn the latch lever to the position as
illustrated.
1
► 1. Latch lever
16 ENGLISH
3. Match the pointer with your desired angle on the
scale by moving the carriage then tighten the knob.
1
2
► 1. Bevel angle scale 2. Pointer
To tilt the carriage to the right, tilt the carriage to the left
slightly and then tilt it to the right while pressing down
the releasing button.
1
► 1. Releasing button
If you perform a bevel cut greater than 45°, move the
carriage while sliding the releasing lever toward the
front of the tool. You can perform up to 48° bevel cut.
1
► 1. Releasing lever
This miter saw employs positive stop function. You can
set 22.5° and 33.9° angle to both right and left quickly.
Set the latch lever in the position as illustrated and tilt
the carriage. To change the angle, pull the latch lever
and tilt the carriage.
1
► 1. Latch lever
CAUTION: After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the knob.
Slide lock
To lock the sliding movement of the carriage, push the
carriage toward the guide fence until it stops. Pull the
stopper pin and rotate it 90°.
1
2
3
► 1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position 3. Stopper
pin
17 ENGLISH
Switch action
WARNING: Before installing the batteries
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 pressing in the lock-off button. This can cause switch breakage. Operating a
tool with a switch that does not actuate properly can
lead to loss of control and serious personal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use tool without a fully
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.
WARNING: NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING: NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
1
2
3
► 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button 3. Hole for
padlock
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
A hole is provided in the switch trigger for insertion of a
padlock to lock the tool off.
WARNING: Do not use a lock with a shank or
cable any smaller than 6.35 mm (1/4") in diameter.
A smaller shank or cable may not properly lock the
tool in the off position and unintentional operation
may occur resulting in serious personal injury.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the blade after the
switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
CAUTION: The blade brake system is not a
substitute for the blade guard. Never use tool
without a functioning blade guard. An unguarded
blade may result in serious personal injury.
Electronic function
Constant speed control
The tool is provided with an electronic speed control
which helps maintain a constant blade rotation speed
even under load. A constant blade rotation speed will
result in a very smooth cut.
Soft start feature
This function allows the smooth start-up of the tool by
limiting the start-up torque.
Laser beam action
For XSL04, XSL06 only
CAUTION: Never look into the laser beam.
Direct laser beam may injure your eyes.
To turn on the laser beam, press the upper position (I)
of the switch. To turn off the laser beam, press the lower
position (0) of the switch.
1
► 1. Switch for laser
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
the saw blade by turning the adjusting screw as follows.
18 ENGLISH
1
► 1. Adjusting screw
1. Loosen the adjusting screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. With the adjusting screw loosened, slide the
adjusting screw to the right or left as far as it goes.
3. Tighten the adjusting screw rmly at the position
where it stops sliding.
NOTE: Laser line is factory adjusted so that it is
positioned within 1 mm (0.04") from the side surface
of the blade (cutting position).
NOTE: When laser line appears dim and hard to see
because of direct sunlight, relocate the work area to a
place where there is less direct sunlight.
Aligning the laser line
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser
line.
A
B
A) When you want to obtain the correct size on the left
side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the left of the
blade.
B) When you want to obtain the correct size on the right
side of workpiece, shift the laser line to the right of the
blade.
NOTE: Use wood facing against the guide fence
when aligning the cutting line with the laser line at the
side of guide fence in compound cutting (bevel angle
45° and miter angle right 45°).
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before working on the tool. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
gure to keep it from being lost.
1
► 1. Hex wrench
Removing and installing saw blade
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before installing or removing the blade. Accidental
start up of the tool may result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Use only the Makita wrench pro-
vided to install or remove the blade. Failure to use
the wrench may result in overtightening or insufcient
tightening of the hex socket bolt and serious personal
injury.
Always lock the carriage with raised position when
removing and installing the blade. Pull the stopper pin
and rotate it 90° with the carriage raised.
19 ENGLISH
21
3
► 1. Unlocked position 2. Locked position 3. Stopper
pin
Removing the blade
Loosen the hex bolt holding the center cover using the
hex wrench. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
3
1
2
► 1. Center cover 2. Hex wrench 3. Blade guard
Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the hex
wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt. Then remove the
hex socket bolt, outer ange and blade.
1
2
5
3
4
► 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Hex socket bolt (left-
handed) 4. Loosen 5. Tighten
Installing the blade
Mount the blade carefully onto the spindle, making
sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the
blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade
case.
1
2
► 1. Arrow on the blade case 2. Arrow on the blade
Install the outer ange and hex socket bolt. Tighten the
hex socket bolt counterclockwise using the hex wrench
while pressing the shaft lock.
20 ENGLISH
1 2
34 5
► 1. Hex socket bolt 2. Outer ange 3. Saw blade
4. Inner ange 5. Spindle
NOTICE: If the inner ange is removed, be sure to
install it on the spindle with its protrusion facing away
from the blade. If the ange is installed incorrectly, the
ange will rub against the machine.
Return the blade guard and center cover to its original
position. Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure
the center cover. Unlock the stopper pin to release
carriage from the raised position. Lower the handle to
make sure that the blade guard moves properly. Make
sure shaft lock has released spindle before making cut.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using
a front cuff 24 (optional accessory).
1 2
3
1 2
3
► 1. Front cuff 24 2. Hose 3. Vacuum cleaner
Dust bag
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean
and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag, remove
the dust extraction hose on the tool and connect the
dust bag.
1
2
► 1. Dust extraction hose 2. Dust bag
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty
the dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to
remove particles adhering to the insides which might
hamper further collection.
1
► 1. Fastener
21 ENGLISH
Securing workpiece
WARNING: It is extremely important to always
secure the workpiece correctly with the proper
type of vise or crown molding stoppers. Failure to
do so may result in serious personal injury and cause
damage to the tool and/or the workpiece.
WARNING: After a cutting operation do not
raise the blade until it has come to a complete
stop. The raising of a coasting blade may result in
serious personal injury and damage to the workpiece.
WARNING: When cutting a workpiece that
is longer than the support base of the saw, the
material should be supported the entire length
beyond the support base and at the same height
to keep the material level. Proper workpiece support
will help avoid blade pinch and possible kickback
which may result in serious personal injury. Do not
rely solely on the vertical vise and/or horizontal vise
to secure the workpiece. Thin material tends to sag.
Support workpiece over its entire length to avoid
blade pinch and possible KICKBACK.
1
2
► 1. Support 2. Turn base
Guide fences
WARNING: Before operating the tool, make
sure that the upper fence is secured rmly.
WARNING: Before bevel-cutting, make sure
that no part of the tool, especially the blade, contacts the upper and lower fences when fully lowering and raising the handle in any position and
while moving the carriage through its full range
of travel. If the tool or blade makes contact with
the fence this may result in kickback or unexpected
movement of the material and serious personal injury.
Use upper fences to support the material higher than
the lower fences. Insert the upper fence into the hole on
the lower fence and tighten the clamping screw.
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
4
► 1. Upper fence 2. Lower fence 3. Clamping screw
4. Adjusting screw
NOTICE: The lower fences are xed to the base in
the factory. Do not remove the lower fences.
NOTICE: If the upper fence is still loose after tight-
ening the clamping screw, turn the adjusting screw to
close a gap. The adjusting screw is factory adjusted.
You don't need to use it unless needed.
You can store the upper fences onto the holder when
not in use. Use the clip on the upper fence to hold it on
the holder.
1 2
3
► 1. Holder 2. Upper fence 3. Clip
Vertical vise
WARNING: The workpiece must be secured
rmly against the turn base and guide fence with
the vise during all operations. If the workpiece is
not properly secured against the fence the material
may move during the cutting operation causing
possible damage to the blade, causing the material
to be thrown and loss of control resulting in serious
personal injury.
22 ENGLISH
1
2
3
4
► 1. Vise arm 2. Vise rod 3. Clamping screw 4. Vise
knob
The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. Insert the vise
rod into the hole in the base.
Position the vise arm according to the thickness and
shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by
tightening the screw. If the clamping screw contacts
the carriage, install it on the opposite side of vise arm.
Make sure that no part of the tool contacts the vise
when lowering the handle all the way. If some part
contacts the vise, re-position the vise.
Press the workpiece at against the guide fence and the
turn base. Position the workpiece at the desired cutting
position and secure it rmly by tightening the vise knob.
NOTE: For a quick setting of workpiece, turning the
vise knob to 90° counterclockwise allows the vise
knob to be moved up and down. To secure the workpiece after setting, turn the vise knob clockwise.
Horizontal vise
Optional accessory
WARNING: Always rotate the vise nut clock-
wise until the workpiece is properly secured. If
the workpiece is not properly secured the material
may move during the cutting operation causing
possible damage to the blade, causing the material
to be thrown and loss of control resulting in serious
personal injury.
WARNING: When cutting a thin workpiece,
such as base boards, against the fence, always
use the horizontal vise.
The horizontal vise can be installed in two positions on
either the left or right side of the base. When performing
22.5° or greater miter cuts, install the horizontal vise on
the side opposite the direction in which the turn base is
to be turned.
1
2 3
► 1. Vise plate 2. Vise nut 3. Vise knob
By ipping the vise nut counterclockwise, the vise is
released, and rapidly moves in and out. To grip the
workpiece, push the vise knob forward until the vise
plate contacts the workpiece and ip the vise nut clockwise. Then turn the vise knob clockwise to secure the
workpiece.
NOTE: The maximum width of workpiece which can
be secured by the horizontal vise is 228 mm (9″).
Holders
WARNING: Always support a long workpiece
so it is level with the top surface of the turn base
for an accurate cut and to prevent dangerous loss
of tool control. Proper workpiece support will help
avoid blade pinch and possible kickback which may
result in serious personal injury.
To hold long workpieces horizontally, holders are pro-
vided on both sides of the tool. Loosen the screws and
extend the holders to the appropriate length for holding
the workpiece. Then tighten the screws.
1
2
► 1. Holder 2. Screw
23 ENGLISH
OPERATION
WARNING: Make sure the blade is not con-
tacting the workpiece, etc. before the switch
is turned on. Turning the tool on with the blade in
contact with the workpiece may result in kickback and
serious personal injury.
WARNING: After a cutting operation, do not
raise the blade until it has come to a complete
stop. The raising of a coasting blade may result in
serious personal injury and damage to the workpiece.
WARNING: Do not perform any adjustment
such as turning grip, knob, and levers on the tool
while the blade is rotating. Adjustment while the
blade is rotating may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: Before use, be sure to unlock the stop-
per pin and release the handle from the lowered
position.
NOTICE: Do not apply excessive pressure on the
handle when cutting. Too much force may result in
overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting efciency. Press down handle with only as much force as
necessary for smooth cutting and without signicant
decrease in blade speed.
NOTICE: Gently press down the handle to per-
form the cut. If the handle is pressed down with force
or if lateral force is applied, the blade may vibrate and
leave a mark (saw mark) in the workpiece and the
precision of the cut may be impaired.
NOTICE: During a slide cut, gently push the
carriage toward the guide fence without stopping.
If the carriage movement is stopped during the cut, a
mark will be left in the workpiece and the precision of
the cut will be impaired.
Press cutting
WARNING: Always lock the sliding movement
of the carriage when performing a press cutting.
Cutting without lock may cause possible kickback
which may result in serious personal injury.
Workpieces up to 71 mm (2-13/16") high and 155 mm
(6-1/8") wide can be cut in the following manner.
1
► 1. Stopper pin
1. Push the carriage toward the guide fence until it
stops and lock it with the stopper pin.
2. Secure the workpiece with the proper type of vise.
3. Switch on the tool without the blade making any
contact and wait until the blade attains full speed before
lowering.
4. Gently lower the handle to the fully lowered posi-
tion to cut the workpiece.
5. When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and
wait until the blade has come to a complete stop
before returning the blade to its fully elevated position.
Slide (push) cutting (cutting wide
workpieces)
WARNING: Whenever performing a slide cut,
rst pull the carriage full towards you and press
the handle all the way down, then push the carriage toward the guide fence. Never start the cut
with the carriage not pulled fully toward you. If
you perform the slide cut without the carriage pulled
fully toward you unexpected kickback may occur and
serious personal injury may result.
WARNING: Never attempt to perform a slide
cut by pulling the carriage towards you. Pulling
the carriage towards you while cutting may cause
unexpected kickback resulting in possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING: Never perform the slide cut with
the handle locked in the lowered position.
24 ENGLISH
1
► 1. Stopper pin
1. Unlock the stopper pin so that the carriage can
slide freely.
2. Secure the workpiece with the proper type of vise.
3. Pull the carriage toward you fully.
4. Switch on the tool without the blade making any
contact and wait until the blade attains full speed.
5. Press the handle down and push the carriage
toward the guide fence and through the workpiece.
6. When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and
wait until the blade has come to a complete stop
before returning the blade to its fully elevated position.
Miter cutting
Refer to the previously covered "Adjusting the miter
angle".
Bevel cut
WARNING: After setting the blade for a bevel
cut, ensure that the carriage and blade will have
free travel throughout the entire range of the
intended cut before operating the tool. Interruption
of the carriage or blade travel during the cutting operation may result in kickback and serious personal
injury.
WARNING: While making a bevel cut keep
hands out of the path of the blade. The angle of the
blade may confuse the operator as to the actual blade
path while cutting and contact with the blade will
result in serious personal injury
WARNING: The blade should not be raised
until it has come to a complete stop. During a
bevel cut the piece cut off may come to rest against
the blade. If the blade is raised while it is rotating the
cut-off piece maybe ejected by the blade causing
the material to fragment which may result in serious
personal injury.
NOTICE: When pressing down the handle, apply
pressure in parallel with the blade. If a force is
applied perpendicularly to the turn base or if the pressure direction is changed during a cut, the precision
of the cut will be impaired.
1. Remove the upper fence on the side that you are
going to tilt the carriage.
2. Unlock the stopper pin.
3. Adjust the bevel angle according to the procedure
explained in the "Adjusting the bevel angle" section.
Then tighten the knob.
4. Secure the workpiece with a vise.
5. Pull the carriage toward you fully.
6. Switch on the tool without the blade making any
contact and wait until the blade attains full speed.
7. Gently lower the handle to the fully lowered posi-
tion while applying pressure in parallel with the blade
and push the carriage toward the guide fence to cut
the workpiece.
25 ENGLISH
8. When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and
wait until the blade has come to a complete stop
before returning the blade to its fully elevated position.
Compound cutting
Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel
angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle
is being cut on a workpiece. Compound cutting can be
performed at the angle shown in the table.
Miter angle Bevel angle
Left and Right 0° - 45° Left and Right 0° - 45°
When performing compound cutting, refer to "Press cut-
ting", "Slide (push) cutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel
cut" explanations
Cutting crown and cove moldings
Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compound
miter saw with the moldings laid at on the turn base.
There are two common types of crown moldings and
one type of cove moldings; 52/38° wall angle crown
molding, 45° wall angle crown molding and 45° wall
angle cove molding.
123
► 1. 52/38° type crown molding 2. 45° type crown
molding 3. 45° type cove molding
There are crown and cove molding joints which are
made to t "Inside" 90° corners ((a) and (b) in the gure)
and "Outside" 90° corners ((c) and (d) in the gure.)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
12
1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner
2
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
(b)
(a)
(b)
(a)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1
1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner
Measuring
Measure the wall width, and adjust the width of the
workpiece according to it. Always make sure that width
of the workpiece's wall contact edge is the same as wall
length.
2
3
1
4
► 1. Workpiece 2. Wall width 3. Width of the work-
piece 4. Wall contact edge
Always use several pieces for test cuts to check the
saw angles.
When cutting crown and cove moldings, set the bevel
angle and miter angle as indicated in the table (A) and
position the moldings on the top surface of the saw
base as indicated in the table (B).
In the case of left bevel cut
(a) (b) (c) (d)
12
1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner
26 ENGLISH
Table (A)
– Molding
position
in the
gure
Bevel angle Miter angle
52/38°
type
45° type 52/38°
type
45° type
For
inside
corner
(a) Left
33.9°
Left 30° Right
31.6°
Right
35.3°
(b) Left
31.6°
Left
35.3°
For
outside
corner
(c)
(d) Right
31.6°
Right
35.3°
Table (B)
– Molding
position in
the gure
Molding
edge against
guide fence
Finished
piece
For inside
corner
(a) Ceiling
contact edge
should be
against guide
fence.
Finished
piece will be
on the Left
side of blade.
(b) Wall contact
edge should
be against
guide fence.
For outside
corner
(c) Finished
piece will be
on the Right
side of blade.(d) Ceiling
contact edge
should be
against guide
fence.
Example:
In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown molding for
position (a) in the above gure:
• Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9° LEFT.
• Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6°
RIGHT.
• Lay crown molding with its broad back (hidden)
surface down on the turn base with its CEILING
CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on the
saw.
• The nished piece to be used will always be on
the LEFT side of the blade after the cut has been
made.
In the case of right bevel cut
(a) (b) (c) (d)
12
1. Inside corner 2. Outside corner
Table (A)
– Molding
position
in the
gure
Bevel angle Miter angle
52/38°
type
45° type 52/38°
type
45° type
For
inside
corner
(a) Right
33.9°
Right
30°
Right
31.6°
Right
35.3°
(b) Left
31.6°
Left
35.3°
For
outside
corner
(c)
(d) Right
31.6°
Right
35.3°
Table (B)
– Molding
position in
the gure
Molding
edge against
guide fence
Finished
piece
For inside
corner
(a) Wall contact
edge should
be against
guide fence.
Finished
piece will be
on the Right
side of blade.
(b) Ceiling
contact edge
should be
against guide
fence.
For outside
corner
(c) Finished
piece will be
on the Left
side of blade.
(d) Wall contact
edge should
be against
guide fence.
Example:
In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown molding for
position (a) in the above gure:
• Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9° RIGHT.
• Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6°
RIGHT.
• Lay crown molding with its broad back (hidden)
surface down on the turn base with its WALL
CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on the
saw.
• The nished piece to be used will always be on
the RIGHT side of the blade after the cut has been
made.
Loading...