Makita HS301D User manual

HS301D
EN Cordless Circular Saw INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5
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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: HS301D
Blade diameter 85 mm
Max. Cutting
depth
at 0° 25.5 mm
at 45° 16.5 mm
No load speed 1,500 min-1
Overall length 313 mm 331 mm
Rated voltage D.C. 10.8 V - 12 V max
Battery cartridge BL1016, BL1021B BL1041B
Net weight 1.6 kg 1.8 kg
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsandbatterycartridgemaydifferfromcountrytocountry.
• Weight,withbatterycartridge,accordingtoEPTA-Procedure01/2003
Symbols
Thefollowingshowthesymbolsusedfortheequip-
ment.Besurethatyouunderstandtheirmeaningbefore
use.
Read instruction manual.
Cd
Ni-MH
Li-ion
Only for EU countries
Donotdisposeofelectricequipmentor
batterypacktogetherwithhouseholdwaste
material!
InobservanceoftheEuropeanDirectives,
on Waste Electric and Electronic
EquipmentandBatteriesandAccumulators
andWasteBatteriesandAccumulators
and their implementation in accordance
withnationallaws,electricequipmentand
batteriesandbatterypack(s)thathave
reachedtheendoftheirlifemustbecol-
lected separately and returned to an envi-
ronmentallycompatiblerecyclingfacility.
Intended use
Thetoolisintendedforperforminglengthwaysand
crossways straight cuts and mitre cuts with angles in
woodwhileinrmcontactwiththeworkpiece.
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions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.
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
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medication.Amomentofinattentionwhileoper-
ating 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.
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 the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ventive 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. 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, tak-
ing 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.
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 con-
tact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help.Liquidejectedfromthebatterymaycause
irritationorburns.
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. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
3. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Cordless circular saw safety
warnings
Cutting procedures
1. DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting
area and the blade. Keep your second hand
on auxiliary 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 piece being cut in your hands or
across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a
stable platform. It is important to support the
workproperlytominimizebodyexposure,blade
binding,orlossofcontrol.
►Fig.1
5. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, 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

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of the saw will run eccentrically, 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,bound
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bound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wood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 and check that saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw
bladeisbinding,itmaywalkuporkickbackfrom
the workpiece 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.
►Fig.2
►Fig.3
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 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 or ngers behind the
saw.Ifkickbackoccurs,thesawcouldeasilyjump
backwardsoveryourhand,leadingtoserious
personalinjury.
►Fig.4
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 lower guard for proper closing
before each use. Do not operate the saw if
lower guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard
into the open position. If saw is accidentally
dropped,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. Lower guard may be retracted manually only
for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and
“compound cuts”. Raise lower guard by
retracting handle and as soon as blade enters
the material, the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should oper-
ate automatically.
4. Always observe that the lower guard is cov-
ering the blade before placing 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. Use extra caution when cutting damp wood,
pressure treated lumber, or wood containing
knots. Maintain smooth advancement of tool with-
outdecreaseinbladespeedtoavoidoverheating
thebladetips.
2. Do not attempt to remove cut material when
blade is moving. Wait until blade stops before
grasping cut material. Blades coast after turn off.
3. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from lumber before cutting.
4. Place the wider portion of the saw base on
that part of the workpiece which is solidly
supported, not on the section that will fall off
when the cut is made. If the workpiece is short
or small, clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD
SHORT PIECES BY HAND!
►Fig.5
5. Before setting the tool down after completing a
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blade has come to a complete stop.
6. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw
held upside down in a vise. This is extremely
dangerous and can lead to serious accidents.
►Fig.6
7. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
8. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade.
9. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
10. 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affect
theproperguardingofthebladeorguardopera-
tionwhichcouldresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
11. Keep blade sharp and clean. 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.
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
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 atten-
tion 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. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal 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 car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
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.
►Fig.7: 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

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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.
Battery protection system
Thetoolisequippedwithabatteryprotectionsystem.
Thissystemautomaticallycutsoffpowertothemotorto
extendbatterylife.
Thetoolwillautomaticallystopduringoperationifthe
tooland/orbatteryareplacedunderoneofthefollowing
conditions:
Overloaded:
Thetoolisoperatedinamannerthatcausesittodraw
anabnormallyhighcurrent.
In this situation, release the switch trigger on the tool
andstoptheapplicationthatcausedthetooltobecome
overloaded.Thenpulltheswitchtriggeragaintorestart.
Ifthetooldoesnotstart,thebatteryisoverheated.
Inthissituation,letthebatterycoolbeforepullingthe
switch trigger again.
Low battery voltage:
Theremainingbatterycapacityistoolowandthetool
will not operate. If you pull the switch trigger, the motor
runsagainbutstopssoon.Inthissituation,removeand
rechargethebattery.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number
►Fig.8: 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 few seconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydifferslightly
from the actual capacity.
Adjusting depth of cut
►Fig.9: 1. Clamping screw 2. Depth guide
CAUTION: After adjusting the depth of cut,
always tighten the clamping screw securely.
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
movethebaseupordown.Atthedesireddepthofcut,
securethebasebytighteningtheclampingscrew.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
thanonebladetoothprojectsbelowworkpiece.Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for danger-
ousKICKBACKSwhichcancausepersonalinjury.
Bevel cutting
►Fig.10: 1. Clamping screw 2. Bevel scale plate
Loosentheclampingscrewonthebevelscaleplateon
thefrontofthebase.Setforthedesiredangle(0°-45°)
bytiltingaccordingly,thentightentheclampingscrew
securely.
Sighting
►Fig.11: 1. Cutting line
Forstraightcuts,aligntheApositiononthefrontofthe
basewithyourcuttingline.For45°bevelcuts,alignthe
B position with it.
Switch action
►Fig.12: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
CAUTION: Before inserting 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.
CAUTION: Do not pull the switch trigger
hard without pressing the lock-off lever. This can
cause switch breakage.
Topreventtheswitchtriggerfrombeingaccidentally
pulled,alock-offleverisprovided.Tostartthetool,slide
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
WARNING: For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the
tool if it runs when you simply pull the switch
trigger without pressing the lock-off lever. Return
tool a MAKITA service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.
WARNING: NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.

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Removing or installing circular saw
blade
►Fig.13: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench
CAUTION: Be sure the circular saw blade is
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench to
install or remove the circular saw blade.
Toremovethecircularsawblade,presstheshaftlock
fullysothatthecircularsawbladecannotrevolveand
usethewrenchtoloosenthehexboltcounterclockwise.
Thenremovethehexbolt,outerangeandcircularsaw
blade.
►Fig.14: 1.Hexbolt 2.Outerange  3.Circular
sawblade 4.Innerange
Toinstallthecircularsawblade,followtheremovalpro-
cedureinreverse.BESURETOTIGHTENTHEHEX
BOLTCLOCKWISESECURELY.
►Fig.15: 1.Hexbolt 2.Protrusion 3.Outer
ange  4.Circularsawblade 5.Innerange 
6.Protrusion(biggerside)
NOTE:Ifainnerangeisremovedbychance,install
theinnerangesothatitsprotrusion(biggerside)
facesinsideasshowninthegure.
Whenchangingthecircularsawblade,makesureto
alsocleantheupperandlowerbladeguardsofaccu-
mulated sawdust as discussed in the Maintenance
section. Such efforts do not replace the need to check
lowerguardoperationbeforeeachuse.
Hex wrench storage
►Fig.16: 1. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
guretokeepitfrombeinglost.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
►Fig.17: 1.Dustnozzle(optionalaccessory) 
2.Screw(optionalaccessory)
►Fig.18
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install
thedustnozzle(optionalaccessory)onthetoolusing
thescrew.Thenconnectahoseofthevacuumcleaner
tothedustnozzleasshowninthegure.
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.
NOTE:Whenthebatterycartridgetemperatureis
low,thetoolmaynotworktoitsfullcapacity.Atthis
time, for example, use the tool for a light-duty cut for
awhileuntilthebatterycartridgewarmsupashigh
asroomtemperature.Then,thetoolcanworktoits
full capacity.
►Fig.19
Holdthetoolrmly.Thetoolisprovidedwithbotha
frontgrip(motorhousing)andrearhandle.Usebothto
bestgraspthetool.Ifbothhandsareholdingsaw,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sawing
is completed.
Togetcleancuts,keepyoursawinglinestraightand
your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to prop-
erly 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cir-
cular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
wooddustbeingejectedfromsaw.Useeyeprotection
tohelpavoidinjury.
Rip fence (Guide rule)
Optional accessory
►Fig.20
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
positionwiththe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 off 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 saw-
dust 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.Themosteffectivewaytoaccomplish
this cleaning is with compressed air. If the dust is
being blown out of the guards be sure the proper
eye and breathing protection is used.
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