Makita CS002G User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Metal Cutter
CS002G
ENGLISH: Original instructions
Read before use.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model: CS002G
Blade diameter 185 mm
Max. Cutting depth 67 mm
No load speed (RPM) 3,500 min-1
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max
Overall length 350 mm
Net weight 4.2 - 5.4 kg
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsmaydi󰀨erfromcountrytocountry.
• Theweightmaydi󰀨erdependingontheattachment(s),includingthebatterycartridge.Thelightestandheavi-
est combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
Batterycartridge BL4020 / BL4025* / BL4040* / BL4050F* / BL4080F
*:Recommendedbattery
Charger DC40RA / DC40RB / DC40RC
• Someofthebatterycartridgesandchargerslistedabovemaynotbeavailabledependingonyourregionof
residence.
WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above.Useofanyotherbatterycartridges
andchargersmaycauseinjuryand/orre.
Symbols
Thefollowingsshowthesymbolswhichmaybeused
fortheequipment.Besurethatyouunderstandtheir
meaning before use.
Read instruction manual.
Wearsafetyglasses.
Ni-MH
Li-ion
OnlyforEUcountries
Due to the presence of hazardous com-
ponents in the equipment, waste electrical
and electronic equipment, accumulators
andbatteriesmayhaveanegativeimpact
on the environment and human health.
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic
appliances or batteries with household
waste!
In accordance with the European Directive
on waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment and on accumulators and batteries
and waste accumulators and batteries,
as well as their adaptation to national law,
waste electrical equipment, batteries and
accumulatorsshouldbestoredseparately
and delivered to a separate collection point
for municipal waste, operating in accor-
dance with the regulations on environmen-
tal protection.
Thisisindicatedbythesymbolofthe
crossed-out wheeled bin placed on the
equipment.
Intended use
The tool is intended for cutting in mild steel.
Noise
ThetypicalA-weightednoiseleveldeterminedaccord-
ing to EN62841-2-5:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 102 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 113 dB (A)
Uncertainty(K):3dB(A)
NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has
been measured in accordance with a standard test
methodandmaybeusedforcomparingonetoolwith
another.
NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s)
mayalsobeusedinapreliminaryassessmentof
exposure.
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
WARNING: The noise emission during actual
use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared
value(s) depending on the ways in which the
tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is
processed.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety mea-
sures to protect the operator that are based on an
estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of
use (taking account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is switched
o󰀨 and when it is running idle in addition to the
trigger time).

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Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter-
mined according to EN62841-2-5:
Work mode: cutting metal
Vibration emission (ah,M) : 2.5 m/s2or less
Uncertainty(K):1.5m/s2
NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been
measured in accordance with a standard test method
andmaybeusedforcomparingonetoolwithanother.
NOTE:Thedeclaredvibrationtotalvalue(s)mayalso
beusedinapreliminaryassessmentofexposure.
WARNING: The vibration emission during actual
use of the power tool can di󰀨er from the declared val-
ue(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used
especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (tak-
ing account of all parts of the operating cycle such
as the times when the tool is switched o󰀨 and when
it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
TheECdeclarationofconformityisincludedasAnnexA
to this instruction manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications 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 instruc-
tions for future reference.
Theterm"powertool"inthewarningsreferstoyour
mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated
(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. Unmodied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 residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD 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 inuence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. 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a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 o󰀨-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 and clothing away
from moving parts.Looseclothes,jewellery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.

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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, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons 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 o󰀨.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 adjust-
ments, 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.
5.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts and any other condition that may
a󰀨ect 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, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
foroperationsdi󰀨erent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 specied 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 specically desig-
nated 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termi-
nalstogethermaycauseburnsorare.
4.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-
dentally 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 dam-
aged or modied.Damagedormodied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tem-
peratureabove130°Cmaycauseexplosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instruc-
tions.Chargingimproperlyorattemperatures
outsidethespeciedrangemaydamagethe
batteryandincreasetheriskofre.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
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.
Cordless Metal Cutter safety warnings
Cutting procedures
1.
DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area
and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxil-
iary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are
holdingthesaw,theycannotbecutbytheblade.
2. Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard
cannotprotectyoufromthebladebelowtheworkpiece.
3. Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of
the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade
teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
4. Never hold the workpiece in your hands or
across your leg while cutting. Secure the
workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to
supporttheworkproperlytominimisebodyexpo-
sure, blade binding, or loss of control.

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5. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electric shock.
6. When ripping, always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide.Thisimprovestheaccuracy
of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
7. Always use blades with correct size and shape
(diamond versus round) of arbour holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting hardware
ofthesawwillruno󰀨-centre,causinglossof
control.
8. Never use damaged or incorrect blade wash-
ers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were
speciallydesignedforyoursaw,foroptimum
performanceandsafetyofoperation.
Kickback causes and related warnings
— kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
jammedormisalignedsawblade,causingan
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece
toward the operator;
— whenthebladeispinchedorjammedtightlybythe
kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor
reactiondrivestheunitrapidlybacktowardthe
operator;
— if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the
cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can
dig into the top surface of the workpiece causing
thebladetoclimboutofthekerfandjumpback
toward the operator.
Kickbackistheresultofsawmisuseand/orincorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided
bytakingproperprecautionsasgivenbelow.
1. Maintain a rm grip with both hands on the
saw and position your arms to resist kickback
forces. Position your body to either side of the
blade, but not in line with the blade.Kickback
couldcausethesawtojumpbackwards,but
kickbackforcescanbecontrolledbytheoperator,
if proper precautions are taken.
2. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a
cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold
the saw motionless in the material until the
blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt
to remove the saw from the work or pull the
saw backward while the blade is in motion
or kickback may occur. Investigate and take
corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade
binding.
3. When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre
the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth
are not engaged into the material. If a saw blade
binds,itmaywalkuporkickbackfromthework-
piece as the saw is restarted.
4. Support large panels to minimise the risk of
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend
to sag under their own weight. Supports must be
placed under the panel on both sides, near the line
of cut and near the edge of the panel.
5. Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Unsharpenedorimproperlysetbladesproduce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
6. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making the
cut.Ifbladeadjustmentshiftswhilecutting,itmay
cause binding and kickback.
7. Use extra caution when sawing into existing
walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade
maycutobjectsthatcancausekickback.
8. ALWAYS hold the tool rmly with both hands.
NEVER place your hand, leg or any part of your
body under the tool base or behind the saw,
especially when making cross-cuts. If kickback
occurs,thesawcouldeasilyjumpbackwardsover
yourhand,leadingtoseriouspersonalinjury.
9. Never force the saw. Push the saw forward at a
speed so that the blade cuts without slowing.
Forcing the saw can cause uneven cuts, loss of
accuracy,andpossiblekickback.
Lower guard function
1. Check the lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw if the
lower guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard
into the open position.Ifthesawisaccidentally
dropped,thelowerguardmaybebent.Raisethe
lower guard with the retracting handle and make
sureitmovesfreelyanddoesnottouchtheblade
oranyotherpart,inallanglesanddepthsofcut.
2. Check the operation of the lower guard spring.
If the guard and the spring are not operating
properly, they must be serviced before use.
Lowerguardmayoperatesluggishlydueto
damagedparts,gummydeposits,orabuild-upof
debris.
3. The lower guard may be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”
and “compound cuts”. Raise the lower guard
by the retracting handle and as soon as the
blade enters the material, the lower guard
must be released. For all other sawing, the lower
guardshouldoperateautomatically.
4. Always observe that the lower guard is cover-
ing the blade before placing the saw down on
bench or oor. An unprotected, coasting blade
will cause the saw 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.
5. To check lower guard, open lower guard by
hand, then release and watch guard closure.
Also check to see that retracting handle does
not touch tool housing. Leaving blade exposed
is VERY DANGEROUS and can lead to serious
personalinjury.
Additional safety warnings
1. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade.
2. Do not attempt to remove cut material when
blade is moving. Wait until blade stops before
grasping cut material.Bladescoastafterturno󰀨.
3. 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 o󰀨
when the cut is made. If the workpiece is short
or small, clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD
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4. Never attempt to make a cut with the tool held
upside down in a vise. This is extremely dan-
gerous and can lead to serious accidents.
5. Wear safety goggles and hearing protection
during operation.
6. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
7. Only use the saw blade with the diameter that
is marked on the tool or specied in the man-
ual.Useofanincorrectlysizedblademaya󰀨ect
the proper guarding of the blade or guard opera-
tionwhichcouldresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
8. Always use the saw blade intended for cutting
the material that you are going to cut.
9. Only use the saw blades that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
10. Before setting the tool down after completing a
cut, be sure that the guard has closed and the
blade has come to a complete stop.
11. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
12. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection when
use the tool.
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.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery char-
ger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery
cartridge.Itmayresultinare,excessiveheat,
or explosion.
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, over-
heating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
6. Do not store and use the tool and battery car-
tridge 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. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge.Suchconductmayresultina
re,excessiveheat,orexplosion.
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 pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required.
Pleasealsoobservepossiblymoredetailed
national regulations.
Tapeormasko󰀨opencontactsandpackupthe
batteryinsuchamannerthatitcannotmove
around in the packaging.
11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces-
siveheat,explosion,orleakofelectrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
15.
Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately
after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge.Itmaycauseheating,catchingre,
burstandmalfunctionofthetoolorbatterycar-
tridge,resultinginburnsorpersonalinjury.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near
high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near a high-voltage elec-
trical power lines.Itmayresultinamalfunction
orbreakdownofthetoolorbatterycartridge.
18. Keep the battery away from children.
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 car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.

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3.
Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 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o󰀨yourhands
andresultindamagetothetoolandbatterycartridge
andapersonalinjury.
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as
showninthegure,itisnotlockedcompletely.
1
2
3
Fig.1
►1. Red indicator 2. Button 3.Batterycartridge
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.
Tool / battery protection system
Thetoolisequippedwithatool/batteryprotectionsys-
tem.Thissystemautomaticallycutso󰀨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/batteryisoperatedinamannerthat
causesittodrawanabnormallyhighcurrent,thetool
automaticallystopswithoutanyindication.Inthissit-
uation,turnthetoolo󰀨andstoptheapplicationthat
caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn the
tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
Whenthetool/batteryisoverheated,thetoolstops
automaticallyandthelampblinks.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.
Protections against other causes
Protectionsystemisalsodesignedforothercauses
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically.Takeallthefollowingstepstoclearthe
causes,whenthetoolhasbeenbroughttoatemporary
halt or stop in operation.
1. Turnthetoolo󰀨,andthenturnitonagainto
restart.
2. Chargethebattery(ies)orreplaceit/themwith
rechargedbattery(ies).
3. Letthetoolandbattery(ies)cooldown.
Ifnoimprovementcanbefoundbyrestoringprotection
system,thencontactyourlocalMakitaServiceCenter.

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Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Pressthecheckbuttononthebatterycartridgetoindi-
catetheremainingbatterycapacity.Theindicatorlamps
light up for a few seconds.
1
2
Fig.2
►1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted O󰀨 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di󰀨erslightly
fromtheactualcapacity.
NOTE:Therst(farleft)indicatorlampwillblinkwhen
thebatteryprotectionsystemworks.
Switch action
WARNING: Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
WARNING: NEVER defeat the lock-o󰀨 button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
anegatedlock-o󰀨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 press-
ing the lock-o󰀨 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.
Topreventtheswitchtriggerfrombeingaccidentally
pulled,alock-o󰀨buttonisprovided.Tostartthetool,
depressthelock-o󰀨buttonandpulltheswitchtrigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
2
1
Fig.3
►1. Switch trigger 2.Lock-o󰀨button
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-o󰀨 button. This can
cause switch breakage.
CAUTION: The tool starts to brake the cir-
cular saw blade rotation immediately after you
release the switch trigger. Hold the tool rmly to
respond the reaction of the brake when releasing
the switch trigger. Sudden reaction can drop the tool
o󰀨yourhandandcancauseapersonalinjury.

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Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION: After adjusting the depth of cut,
always tighten the lever securely.
Loosen the lever 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.
1
3
2
Fig.4
►1. Lever 2. Loosen 3. Tighten
Sighting
Placethealignmentpointofthebaseonyourintended
cutting line on the workpiece.
Thesightwindowinthebasemakesiteasytocheck
the distance between the front edge of the circular saw
blade and the workpiece whenever the circular saw
blade is set to the maximum depth of cut.
3
2
4
2
5
1
Fig.5
►1. Alignment point 2. Cutting line 3. Base 4. Sight
window 5. Front edge of the circular saw blade
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp without running the tool, pull the
switchtriggerwithoutpressingthelock-o󰀨button.
To turn on the lamp with the tool running, press and hold
thelock-o󰀨buttonandpulltheswitchtrigger.
The lamp goes out 10 seconds after releasing the
switch trigger.
1
Fig.6
►1. Lamp
NOTE:Useadryclothtowipethedirto󰀨thelensof
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
itmaylowertheillumination.
Dust case
CAUTION: Do not touch metal chips and the
dust case with bare hands immediately after the
operation.Theymaybeextremelyhotandcould
burnyourskin.
CAUTION: Do not cut the material on which
thinner, gasoline, grease, or other chemicals are
applied. The metal chips of such materials can dam-
age the dust case and result in breakage which can
causepersonalinjury.
CAUTION: Wear eye protection or goggle
when emptying the dust case.
Metalchipsarecollectedintothedustcase.Periodically
dump the metal chips before the metal chips become
visible through the sight window.
1
2
Fig.7
►1. Sight window 2. Dust case

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Push the latch button on the dust case to remove the
dust case. Dump the metal chips while the inside of the
dust case faces downward.
1
Fig.8
►1. Latch button
Fig.9
After dumping the metal chips, set the dust case.
Align the hole on the dust case with the hook on the
tool.
At this time, align the "I" marking as illustrated so that
youcansetthedustcaseintheproperposition.
Then, insert the hook on the latch button to the hole on
the tool.
3
4
1
2
Fig.10
►1. Hole on the dust case 2. Hook on the tool 3. Hook
on the latch button 4. Hole on the tool
1
Fig.11
►1. "I" marking
NOTICE: Make sure that each hook is secured
with the holes.

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Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the
toolconsistentlyfailstoquicklystopthecircularsaw
blade after switch trigger released, have tool serviced at
a Makita service center.
CAUTION: The blade brake system is not a
substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL
WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
Electronic function
Thetoolsequippedwithelectronicfunctionareeasyto
operate because of the following feature(s).
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possibletogetnenish,becausetherotatingspeedis
kept constant even under load condition.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
guretokeepitfrombeinglost.
1
Fig.12
►1. Hex wrench
Installing or removing the circular
saw blade
CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench to
install or remove the circular saw blade.
CAUTION: When installing the circular saw
blade, be sure to tighten the bolt securely.
CAUTION: Be sure the circular saw blade is
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
1. Remove the dust case.
2. Presstheshaftlockfullysothatthecircularsaw
blade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen
the hex bolt.
2
3
4
1
Fig.13
►1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Tighten 4. Loosen
3. Removethehexbolt,outerangeandcircular
saw blade.
2
3
1
4
Fig.14
►1. Hex bolt 2.Outerange3. Circular saw blade
4.Innerange
4. To install the circular saw blade, follow the
removal procedure in reverse.

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5. After installing the circular saw blade, set the dust
case again.
3
4
1
2
Fig.15
►1. Hole on the dust case 2. Hook on the tool 3. Hook
on the latch button 4. Hole on the tool
WARNING: BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX
BOLT SECURELY. Also be careful not to tighten
the bolt forcibly. Slipping your hand from the hex
wrench can cause a personal injury.
WARNING: If the inner ange is removed,
be sure to install it on the spindle. When install-
ing, choose a correct side on which protrusion
ts into the circular saw blade hole perfectly.
Mounting the circular saw blade on the wrong side
can result in the dangerous vibration.
For tool with the inner ange for
other than 15.88 mm hole-diameter
saw blade
Theinnerangehasacertaindiameterprotrusiononone
sideofitandadi󰀨erentdiameterprotrusionontheotherside.
Chooseacorrectsideonwhichprotrusiontsintothesaw
bladeholeperfectly.Mounttheinnerangeontothemounting
shaftsothatthecorrectsideofprotrusionontheinnerange
facesoutwardandthenplacesawbladeandouterange.
12
3
4
5
Fig.16
►1. Mounting shaft 2.Innerange3. Circular saw
blade 4.Outerange5. Hex bolt
WARNING: BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX
BOLT CLOCKWISE SECURELY. Also be careful
not to tighten the bolt forcibly. Slipping your hand
from the hex wrench can cause a personal injury.
WARNING: Make sure that the protrusion "a"
on the inner ange that is positioned outside ts
into the saw blade hole "a" perfectly. Mounting the
blade on the wrong side can result in the dangerous
vibration.
For tool with the inner ange for a
15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade
(country specic)
Mounttheinnerangewithitsrecessedsidefacing
outward onto the mounting shaft and then place circu-
lar saw blade (with the ring attached if needed), outer
angeandhexbolt.
For tool without the ring
12
3
4
5
Fig.17
►1. Mounting shaft 2.Innerange3. Circular saw
blade 4.Outerange5. Hex bolt

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For tool with the ring
12
3
4
5
6
15.88
15.88
15.88
Fig.18
►1. Mounting shaft 2.Innerange3. Circular saw
blade 4.Outerange5. Hex bolt 6. Ring
WARNING: BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX
BOLT CLOCKWISE SECURELY. Also be careful
not to tighten the bolt forcibly. Slipping your hand
from the hex wrench can cause a personal injury.
WARNING: If the ring is needed to mount the
blade onto the spindle, always be sure that the cor-
rect ring for the blade's arbor hole you intend to use
is installed between the inner and the outer anges.
Useoftheincorrectarborholeringmayresultinthe
improper mounting of the blade causing blade move-
ment and severe vibration resulting in possible loss of
controlduringoperationandinseriouspersonalinjury.
Blade guard cleaning
When changing the circular saw blade, make sure to
also clean the upper and lower guards of accumulated
metal chips as discussed in the section for mainte-
nance.Suche󰀨ortsdonotreplacetheneedtocheck
lower guard operation before each use.
OPERATION
Thistoolisintendedtocutmildsteelonly.
RefertoourwebsiteorcontactyourlocalMakitadealer
for the correct circular saw blades to be used for the
material to be cut.
CAUTION: Always wear eye protection or
goggle before operation.
CAUTION: Be sure to move the tool forward
in a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool
will result in overheating the motor and dangerous
kickback,possiblycausingsevereinjury.
CAUTION: Never twist or force the tool in the
cut.Thismaycausemotoroverloadand/oradanger-
ouskickback,resultinginseriousinjurytotheoperator.
CAUTION: Always use the circular saw blades
appropriate for your job. The use of inappropriate
circularsawbladesmaycauseapoorcuttingperfor-
manceand/orpresentariskofpersonalinjury.
CAUTION: Do not use a deformed or cracked
circular saw blade. Replace it with a new one.
Checking blade guard function
Removethebatterycartridgeandthedustcase.
Retractthelowerguardmanuallytotheendand
releaseit.Thelowerguardisproperlyfunctioningif;
— itisretractedabovethebasewithoutanyhin-
drance and;
—
itautomaticallyreturnsandcontactswiththestopper.
4
2
6
5
3
2
3
1
Fig.19
►1. Upper guard 2. Lower guard 3. Base 4. Stopper
5. Open 6. Close
Ifthelowerguardisnotfunctioningproperly,checkif
metal chips are accumulated inside of the upper and
lower guards. If the lower guard is not functioning prop-
erlyevenafterremovingmetalchips,haveyourtool
serviced at a Makita service center.
Fig.20
Holdthetoolrmly.Thetoolisprovidedwithbothafront
grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If
bothhandsareholdingthetool,theycannotbecutby
the circular saw blade. Set the base on the workpiece
tobecutwithoutthecircularsawblademakingany
contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the circular
sawbladeattainsfullspeed.Nowsimplymovethetool
forwardovertheworkpiecesurface,keepingitatand
advancingsmoothlyuntilthecuttingiscompleted.
Togetcleancuts,keepyourcuttinglinestraightand
yourspeedofadvanceuniform.Ifthecutfailsto
properlyfollowyourintendedcutline,donotattempt
to turn or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so
maybindthecircularsawbladeandleadtodangerous
kickbackandpossibleseriousinjury.Releaseswitch,
wait for the circular saw blade to stop and then withdraw
tool. Realign tool on new cut line, and start cut again.
Attempt to avoid positioning which exposes operator to
chipsandparticlesbeingejectedfromthetool.Useeye
protectiontohelpavoidinjury.

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CAUTION: Do not stack materials when cut-
ting them.
CAUTION: Do not cut hardened steel, wood,
plastics, concrete, tile, etc. Cut only mild steel
and stainless steel with a suitable circular saw
blade.
CAUTION: Do not touch the circular saw
blade, workpiece or cutting chips with bare hands
immediately after cutting.Theymaybeextremely
hotandcouldburnyourskin.
CAUTION: If the tool is operated continuously
until the battery cartridge has discharged, allow
the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding
with a fresh battery.
NOTE: When making a miter cuts etc., sometimes
thelowerguarddoesnotmoveeasily.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.
1
Fig.21
►1. Retracting lever
Rip fence (Guide rule)
Country specic
CAUTION: Make sure that the rip fence is
securely installed in the correct position before
use.Improperattachmentmaycausedangerous
kickback.
1
2
Fig.22
►1. Rip fence (Guide rule) 2. Clamping screw
Thehandyripfenceallowsyoutodoextra-accurate
straightcuts.Simplyslidetheripfenceupsnugly
against the side of the workpiece and secure it in posi-
tion with the clamping screw on the front of the base. It
also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
CAUTION: Clean out the upper and lower
guards to ensure there is no accumulated metal
chips which may impede the operation of the
lower guarding system.Adirtyguardingsystem
maylimittheproperoperationwhichcouldresultin
seriouspersonalinjury.When using compressed
air to blow metal chips out of the guards, wear a
proper eye and breathing protection.
CAUTION: After each use, clean up the inside
of the dust case and wipe o󰀨 the metal chips on
the tool.Finemetalchipsmaycomeinsidethetool
andcausemalfunctionorare.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers,alwaysusingMakitareplacementparts.

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Inspecting the circular saw blade
• Check the circular saw blade carefully for
cracks or damage before and after each use.
Replace a cracked or damaged circular saw
blade immediately.
• Replace with a new circular saw blade as soon
as it no longer cuts e󰀨ectively. Continuing to
useadullcircularsawblademaycauseadanger-
ous kickback and/or motor overload.
• Circular saw blades for metal cutter cannot be
re-sharpened.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual.Theuseofanyother
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment
for its stated purpose.
Ifyouneedanyassistanceformoredetailsregard-
ingtheseaccessories,askyourlocalMakitaService
Center.
• Carbide-tipped circular saw blades
• Rip fence (Guide rule)
• Clamping screw
• Hex wrench
• Safetygoggles
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE:Someitemsinthelistmaybeincludedinthe
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
di󰀨erfromcountrytocountry.

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