Makita DLS600 User manual

DLS600
EN Cordless Compound
Miter Saw INSTRUCTION MANUAL 12
SV Batteridriven kap- och
geringskombinationssåg BRUKSANVISNING 25
NO Batteridrevet gjæringssag for
kobinasjonssaging BRUKSANVISNING 38
FI Akkukäyttöinen katkaisu- ja
pöytäsaha KÄYTTÖOHJE 51
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leņķzāģis LIETOŠANAS INSTRUKCIJA 64
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ET Juhtmeta liit-eerungisaag KASUTUSJUHEND 91
RU Аккумуляторная
торцовочная пила
РУКОВОДСТВО ПО
ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ 104

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DLS600
Blade diameter 165 mm
Hole (arbor) diameter 20 mm
Max. miter angle Left 52°, Right 52°
Max. bevel angle Left 45° (46° when using release lever),
Right 45° (46° when using release lever)
No load speed 5,000 min-1
Laser type
Red Laser 650 nm, Maximum output 1.6mW ( Laser Class 2M )
Dimensions (L x W x H) 340 mm x 400 mm x 440 mm
Rated voltage D.C. 18 V
Standard battery cartridge BL1815N / BL1820 / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840 /
BL1840B / BL1850 / BL1850B / BL1860B
Charger DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF
Net weight 6.3 - 6.6 kg
Max. Cutting capacities (H x W) with blade 165 mm
Miter angle Bevel angle
45° (left) 0° 45° (right)
0° 30 mm x 92 mm 46 mm x 92 mm 15 mm x 92 mm
45° (left and right) 30 mm x 65 mm 46 mm x 65 mm 15 mm x 65 mm
• 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.
• The weight may differ 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.
Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
Read instruction manual.
Toavoidinjuryfromyingdebris,keep
holding the saw head down, after making
cuts, until the blade has come to a com-
plete stop.
Donotplacehandorngersclosetothe
blade.
Never look into the laser beam. Direct laser
beammayinjureyoureyes.
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 imple-
mentation in accordance with national laws,
electric equipment and batteries and battery
pack(s) that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility.
Intended use
The tool is intended for accurate straight and miter
cutting in wood. With appropriate saw blades, aluminum
can also be sawed.
Do not use the saw to cut other than wood, aluminum or
similar materials.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord-
ing to EN62841:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 90 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 97 dB (A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
WARNING: Wear ear protection.

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Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter-
mined according to EN62841:
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2or less
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value has been
measured in accordance with the standard test method
and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value may
also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING: The vibration emission during actual
use of the power tool can differ from the declared emission
value depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
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 (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off 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.
Safety instructions for mitre saws
1. Mitre saws are intended to cut wood or wood-
like products, they cannot be used with abra-
sive 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.
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.
►Fig.1
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all
tools, wood scraps, etc., except for the work-
piece. Small debris or loose pieces of wood or
otherobjectsthatcontacttherevolvingbladecan
be thrown with high speed.
8.
Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
9. 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.
10.
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 guard-
ing 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. The cut-off piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spinning
saw blade.Ifconned,i.e.usinglengthstops,the
cut-off piece could get wedged against the blade
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14. 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.
15. Let the blade reach full speed before contact-
ing the workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the
workpiece being thrown.
16. 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.
17.
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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20.
Only use the saw blades that are marked with a speed
equal or higher than the speed marked on the tool.
21. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood,
aluminum or similar materials.
22. (For European countries only)
Always use the blade which conforms to EN847-1.
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. Always secure all moving portions before
carrying the tool.
7. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down
is for carrying and storage purposes only and
not for any cutting operations.
8.
Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before
operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade imme-
diately. 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.
9. Use only anges specied for this tool.
10. Be careful not to damage the arbor, anges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt.
Damage to these parts could result in blade
breakage.
11. 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.
12. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
13. Be sure that the blade does not contact the
turn base in the lowest position.
14. Hold the handle rmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
15. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
16. 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.
17. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
18. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the "ON"
position.
19. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
20. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
Additional safety rules for the laser
1. LASER RADIATION, DO NOT STARE INTO THE
BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS, CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT.
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
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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 require-
ments.
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 off open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11. 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.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
PARTS DESCRIPTION
►Fig.2
1Lock-off button 2Switch trigger 3Handle 4Blade case
5Blade 6Blade guard 7Sub-fence 8Small sub-fence
9Base 10 Turn base 11 Guide fence 12 Vertical vice
13 Dust bag 14 Dust nozzle 15 Center cover - -
►Fig.3
16 Lamp 17 Battery cartridge 18 Hex wrench 19 Release lever
20 Lever (for bevel angle
adjustment)
21 Kerf board 22 Lowerlimitadjustingbolt 23 Lamp switch
24 Laser switch ------
INSTALLATION
Bench mounting
WARNING: Ensure that the tool does 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.
1. Fix the base to a level and stable surface, screw-
ing with two bolts. This helps to prevent from tipping and
possibleinjury.
►Fig.4: 1. Bolt

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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.
►Fig.5: 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.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. 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 automati-
cally, 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.
Canceling lock by protection system
If the protection system is activated repeatedly, the tool
is locked and the battery indicator blinks.
Blinking
In this case, turn off the switch and remove the cause
which is activating the protection system, and then turn
on the switch again. If the tool does not work after turn-
ing on the switch again, remove the battery cartridge
and charge it.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
►Fig.6: 1. Battery indicator
When you pull the switch trigger, the battery indicator
indicates the remaining battery capacity.
Battery indicator status Remaining
battery
capacity
On Off Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery

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Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
►Fig.7: 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
►Fig.8: 1. Mode indicator
Mode indicator status Operation mode
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.
Stopper pin
CAUTION: Always hold the handle when
releasing the stopper pin. Otherwise the handle
springsupanditmayresultinpersonalinjury.
To release the stopper pin, keep applying a slight
downward pressure on the handle and then pulling the
stopper pin.
►Fig.9: 1. Stopper pin
Blade guard
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.
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.
CAUTION: Always maintain the blade guard
in good condition for safe operation. Stop the
operation immediately if there are any irregularity
of the blade guard. Check to assure spring loaded
return action of guard.
►Fig.10: 1. Blade guard
When lowering the handle, the blade guard raises automat-
ically. The guard is spring loaded so it returns to its original
position when the cut is completed and the handle is raised.
Cleaning
►Fig.11: 1. Blade guard
If the transparent blade guard becomes dirty, or saw-
dust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and/or
workpiece is no longer easily visible, remove the battery
cartridge 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.
For cleaning, raise the blade guard by referring to
"Installing or removing saw blade".
After cleaning, make sure to return the blade and center
cover and tighten the hex socket bolt.
1. Make sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridges are removed.
2. Turn the hex socket bolt counterclockwise using
the supplied hex wrench with holding the center cover.
3. Raise the blade guard and center cover.
4. When cleaning is complete, return the center
cover and tighten the hex socket bolt by performing the
steps above in reverse.
WARNING: Do not remove spring holding
blade guard. If guard becomes damaged in course
of time or UV light exposure, contact a Makita ser-
vice center for replacement. DO NOT DEFEAT OR
REMOVE GUARD.
Positioning kerf board
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. Make sure to remove the battery cartridge. Then,
loosen all the screws (2 each on left and right) securing
the kerf boards.
►Fig.12: 1. Kerf board 2. Screw
2. Re-tighten them only to the extent that the kerf
boards can still be easily moved by hand.

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3. Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pin
to lock the handle in the lowered position.
4. Adjustthekerfboardssothatthekerfboardsjust
contact the sides of the blade teeth.
►Fig.13
►Fig.14: 1. Saw blade 2. Blade teeth 3. Kerf board
4. Left bevel cut 5. Straight cut
5. Tightenthescrews(donottightenrmly).
6. Afteradjustingthekerfboards,releasethestop-
per 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helpstoprovideproper
support of the workpiece and minimizing workpiece
tear out.
Maintaining maximum cutting
capacity
Thistoolisfactoryadjustedtoprovidethemaximum
cutting capacity for a 165 mm saw blade.
When installing a new blade, always check the lower
limitpositionoftheblade,andifnecessary,adjustitas
follows:
1. Remove the battery cartridge. Lower the handle
completely.
2. Usethehexwrenchtoturnthelowerlimitadjust-
ing bolt until the saw blade comes slightly below the
cross section of the guide fence and the top surface of
the turn base.
►Fig.15: 1.Adjustingbolt
►Fig.16: 1. Guide fence
3. 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.
WARNING: After installing a new blade and
with the battery cartridge removed, always be
sure that the blade does not contact any part of
the lower base when the handle is lowered com-
pletely. If a blade makes contact with the base it may
causekickbackandresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
►Fig.17
Sub-fence
Country specic
This tool is equipped with the sub-fence and small
sub-fences.
Sub-fence
WARNING: Always remove sub-fence when
performing bevel cuts. Failure to do so may cause
seriousinjury.
►Fig.18: 1. Sub-fence
When performing cuts except for bevel cuts, use the
sub-fence to support the workpiece.
Small sub-fence
CAUTION: When performing right bevel cuts,
fold the small sub-fences. Otherwise, they may
contact the blade or a part of the tool, and may result
inseriousinjurytotheoperator.
►Fig.19: 1. Small sub-fence 2. Scale
Whenperformingverticalcutorleftbevelcut,ipthem
upward to support the workpiece. The guide fence has
a scale of 10 mm interval.
Adjusting the miter angle
►Fig.20: 1. Fixing screw 2. Turn base 3. Miter scale
4. Pointer
1. Loosenthexingscrewcounterclockwise.
2. Adjusttheangleoftheturnbase.Usethepointer
and the miter scale as a guide.
3. Tightenthexingscrewclockwisermly.
CAUTION: After changing the miter angle,
always secure the turn base by tightening the
xing screw rmly.
NOTICE: When turning the turn base, be sure to
raise the handle fully.
Adjusting the bevel angle
Toadjustthebevelangle,turntheleverattherearof
the tool downward.
►Fig.21: 1. Lever
To tilt the blade to the left, hold the handle and tilt the
saw head. Use the bevel scale and the pointer as a
guide.Thenturntheleverupwardrmlytosecurethe
saw head.
►Fig.22: 1. Pointer 2. Bevel scale
To tilt the blade to the right, hold the handle and tilt the
saw head to the left slightly, and push the release but-
ton. With the release button pressed, tilt the saw blade
totheright.Turntheleverupwardrmlytosecurethe
saw head.
►Fig.23: 1. Release button
CAUTION: After changing the bevel angle,
always secure the saw head by turning the lever
upward rmly.
NOTICE: When tilting the saw blade, be sure the
handle is fully raised.
NOTICE: When changing bevel angles, be
sure to position the kerf boards appropriately
as explained in the "Positioning kerf boards"
section.

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Setting 46° bevel angle
1. Loosen the lever and tilt the blade to the left or right fully.
►Fig.24: 1. Lever
2. To tilt the blade to the left, hold the handle and tilt
the saw head to the right slightly, and then move the
release lever to the direction of the arrow. The bevel
anglecanbeadjustedbetween45°to46°bytiltingthe
saw head while moving the release lever.
To tilt the blade to the right, hold the handle and tilt the
saw head to the left slightly, and then move the release
lever to the direction of the arrow. The bevel angle can
beadjustedbetween45°to46°bytiltingthesawhead
while moving the release lever.
►Fig.25: 1. Lever 2. Release lever
3.
Turntheleverupwardrmlytosecurethesawhead.
Adjusting the lever position
If the lever does not provide full tightening in course of
time, change the position of the lever. The lever can be
repositioned at every 30° angle.
Loosen and remove the screw that secures the lever.
Remove the lever and install it again so that it points
slightly above the horizontal. Then, tighten the lever
withthescrewrmly.
►Fig.26: 1. Lever 2. Screw
Switch action
WARNING: Before installing the battery car-
tridge on the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. 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 oper-
ative switch trigger. Any tool with an inoperative switch
is HIGHLY DANGEROUS and must be repaired before
furtherusageorseriouspersonalinjurymayoccur.
WARNING: For your safety, this tool is equipped
with a lock-off button 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 button. A switch in need of
repair may result in unintentional operation and seri-
ouspersonalinjury.ReturntooltoaMakitaservice
center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
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.
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
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.
►Fig.27: 1. Lock-off button 2. Hole for padlock
3. Switch trigger
Lighting up the lamp
CAUTION: This is not a rainproof light. Do not
wash the light in water or use it in a rain or a wet
area. Such a conduct can cause an electric shock
and fume.
CAUTION: Do not touch the lens of the light,
as it is very hot while it is lighted or shortly after
it is turned off. This may cause a burn to a human
body.
CAUTION: Do not apply impact to the light,
which may cause damage or shorted service time
to it.
CAUTION: Do not keep casting the beam of
the light to your eyes. This can cause your eyes to
be hurt.
CAUTION: Do not cover the light with clothes,
carton, cardboard or similar objects while it is
lighted, which can cause a re or an ignition.
CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, press the upper position (I) of the
switch. To turn off the lamp, press the lower position (0)
of the switch.
►Fig.28: 1. Lamp 2. Lamp switch
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
NOTE: Be sure to turn off the switch as turning on the
switch consumes the battery power.
Laser beam action
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.
►Fig.29: 1. Laser switch
NOTE: Be sure to turn off the switch as turning on the
switch consumes the battery power.
Laser line can be shifted to either the left or right side of
thesawbladebyturningtheadjustingscrewasfollows.
►Fig.30: 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posi-
tioned within 1 mm 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.

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Aligning the laser line
Align the cutting line on your workpiece with the laser line.
►Fig.31
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.
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
Thehexwrenchisstoredasshowninthegure.When
the hex wrench is needed it can be pulled out of the
wrench holder.
After using the hex wrench it can be stored by returning
it to the wrench holder.
►Fig.32: 1. Wrench holder 2. Hex wrench
Installing or removing 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.
CAUTION: Use only the Makita hex wrench
provided to install or remove the blade. Failure
todosomayresultinovertighteningorinsufcient
tightening of the hex socket bolt. This could cause
aninjury.
To remove the blade, perform the following steps:
1. Release the stopper pin, and then lock the handle
in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin.
►Fig.33: 1. Stopper pin
2. Use the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt
holding the center cover by turning it counterclockwise.
Then, raise the blade guard and center cover.
►Fig.34: 1. Center cover 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Hex
wrench 4. Blade guard
3. Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use
the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket bolt clockwise.
Then remove the hex socket bolt of the spindle, outer
angeandblade.
►Fig.35: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Outer
ange
4. Iftheinnerangeisremoved,installitonthespin-
dle with its blade mounting part facing the blade. If the
angeisinstalledincorrectlytheangewillrubagainst
the machine.
►Fig.36: 1.Outerange2. Saw blade 3.Innerange
4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Spindle
6. Blade mounting part
To install the blade, perform the following steps:
1. Mountthebladecarefullyontotheinnerange.
Make sure that the direction of the arrow on the blade
matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case.
►Fig.37: 1. Saw blade 2. Arrow
2. Installtheouterangeandhexsocketbolt,and
then use the hex wrench to tighten the hex socket bolt
(left-handed) of the spindle securely counterclockwise
while pressing the shaft lock.
3. Return the blade guard and center cover to its
original position. Then tighten the hex socket bolt of the
center cover clockwise to secure the center cover.
4. Release the handle from the raised position by
pulling the stopper pin. Lower the handle to make sure
that the blade guard moves properly.
5. Make sure the shaft lock has released spindle
before making cut.
For tool with the inner ange for
15.88 mm hole-diameter saw blade
Country specic
Mounttheinnerangewithitsrecessedsidefacingout-
ward onto the mounting shaft and then place saw blade
(withtheringattachedifneeded),outerangeandhexbolt.
For tool without the ring
►Fig.38: 1.Outerange2. Saw blade 3.Innerange
4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Spindle
For tool with the ring
►Fig.39: 1.Outerange2. Saw blade 3.Innerange
4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Ring
6. Spindle
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.
For tool with the inner ange for
other than 20 mm or 15.88 mm hole-
diameter saw blade
Country specic
Theinnerangehasacertaindiameterofablade
mounting part on one side of it and a different diameter
of blade mounting part on the other side. Choose a
correctsideonwhichblademountingparttsintothe
saw blade hole perfectly.
►Fig.40: 1.Outerange2. Saw blade 3.Innerange
4. Hex socket bolt (left-handed) 5. Spindle
6. Blade mounting part
CAUTION: Make sure that the blade mounting
part "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.