Makita DSP600 User manual

DSP600
DSP601
EN Cordless Plunge Cut Saw INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9
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TR Akülü Daldırmalı Testere KULLANMA KILAVUZU 135

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9ENGLISH
ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DSP600 DSP601
Blade diameter 165 mm
Max. Cutting depth at 0° 56 mm
at 45° bevel 40 mm
at 48° bevel 38 mm
No load speed 2,500 - 6,300 min-1
Overall length 346 mm
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V
Battery cartridge BL1815N, BL1820, BL1820B, BL1830, BL1830B, BL1840,
BL1840B, BL1850, BL1850B, BL1860B
Charger DC18RC, DC18RD, DC18SD, DC18SE, DC18SF
Net weight 4.4 - 5.1 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.
• 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.
Intended use
Thetoolisspeciallyintendedforperformingplunge
cuts.Thetoolisalsointendedforripandcrosscutsin
wood.Ifthetoolisequippedwithpropercircularsaw
blade,thetoolcanbeusedforsawingaluminum,plas-
tic, mineral contained plastic, and similar materials.
Noise
ThetypicalA-weightednoiseleveldeterminedaccord-
ing to EN62841:
Model DSP600
Soundpressurelevel(LpA):92dB(A)
Soundpowerlevel(LWA):103dB(A)
Uncertainty(K):3dB(A)
Model DSP601
Soundpressurelevel(LpA):92dB(A)
Soundpowerlevel(LWA):103dB(A)
Uncertainty(K):3dB(A)
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
Vibration
Thevibrationtotalvalue(tri-axialvectorsum)deter-
mined according to EN62841:
Model DSP600
Work mode: cutting wood
Vibrationemission(ah,W):2.5m/s2or less
Uncertainty(K):1.5m/s2
Work mode: cutting metal
Vibrationemission(ah,M):2.5m/s2or less
Uncertainty(K):1.5m/s2
Model DSP601
Work mode: cutting wood
Vibrationemission(ah,W):2.5m/s2or less
Uncertainty(K):1.5m/s2
Work mode: cutting metal
Vibrationemission(ah,M):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.

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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.
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 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.
►Fig.1
5. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord.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off-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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 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.
►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 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.
►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.

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Guard function
1. Check the guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if the guard
does not move freely and enclose the blade
instantly. Never clamp or tie the guard so that
the blade is exposed.Ifthesawisaccidentally
dropped, the guard may be bent. Check to make
surethattheguardmovesfreelyanddoesnot
touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and
depthsofcut.
2. Check the operation and condition of the
guard return spring. If the guard and the spring
are not operating properly, they must be ser-
viced before use.Theguardmayoperateslug-
gishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or
abuild-upofdebris.
3. Assure that the base plate of the saw will not
shift while performing a “plunge cut”. Blade
shiftingsidewayswillcausebindingandlikelykick
back.
4. Always observe that the guard is covering 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theswitchisreleased.
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andifcuttingplastics,toavoidmelt-
ing the plastic.
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
cut, be sure that the guard has closed and the
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.
13. Always use the saw blade intended for cutting
the material that you are going to cut.
14. Only use the saw blades that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
15. (For European countries only)
Always use the blade which conforms to
EN847-1.
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.

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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.
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.
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).
Important safety instructions for
wireless unit
1. Do not disassemble or tamper with the wire-
less unit.
2. Keep the wireless unit away from young chil-
dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
3. Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools.
4. Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet
conditions.
5. Do not use the wireless unit in places where
the temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).
6. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
where medical instruments, such as heart
pace makers are near by.
7. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
where automated devices are near by.Ifoper-
ated,automateddevicesmaydevelopmalfunction
or error.
8. The wireless unit can produce electromagnetic
elds (EMF) but they are not harmful to the
user.
9. The wireless unit is an accurate instrument. Be
careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit.
10. Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless
unit with bare hands or metallic materials.
11. Always remove the battery on the tool when
installing the wireless unit.
12. When opening the lid of the slot, avoid the
place where dust and water may come into the
slot. Always keep the inlet of the slot clean.
13. Always insert the wireless unit in the correct
direction.
14. Do not press the wireless activation button
on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the
button with an object with a sharp edge.
15. Always close the lid of the slot when
operating.
16. Do not remove the wireless unit from the slot
while the power is being supplied to the tool.
Doingsomaycauseamalfunctionofthewireless
unit.
17. Do not remove the sticker on the wireless unit.
18. Do not put any sticker on the wireless unit.
19. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place where
static electricity or electrical noise could be
generated.
20. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place sub-
ject to high heat, such as a car sitting in the
sun.
21. Do not leave the wireless unit in a dusty or
powdery place or in a place corrosive gas
could be generated.
22. Sudden change of the temperature may bedew
the wireless unit. Do not use the wireless unit
until the dew is completely dried.
23. When cleaning the wireless unit, gently wipe
with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thin-
ner, conductive grease or the like.
24. When storing the wireless unit, keep it in the
supplied case or a static-free container.
25. Do not insert any devices other than Makita
wireless unit into the slot on the tool.
26. Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot dam-
aged. Water, dust, and dirt come into the slot may
causemalfunction.
27. Do not pull and/or twist the lid of the slot more
than necessary.Restorethelidifitcomesoff
fromthetool.
28. Replace the lid of the slot if it is lost or
damaged.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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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
uppersideofthebutton,itisnotlockedcompletely.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen.Ifnot,
itmayaccidentallyfalloutofthetool,causinginjuryto
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly.Ifthecartridgedoesnotslideineasily,itis
not being inserted correctly.
NOTE:Thetooldoesnotworkwithonlyonebattery
cartridge.
Tool / battery protection system
Thetoolisequippedwithatool/batteryprotection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.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
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically,
and the battery indicator blink about 60 seconds. In this situ-
ation,letthetoolcooldownbeforeturningthetoolonagain.
On Blinking
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically.Iftheproductdoesnotoperateeven
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
fromthetoolandchargethebatteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
►Fig.8: 1.Batteryindicator(forupperbattery)
2. Check button 3.Batteryindicator(forlower
battery)
Press the check button to indicate the remaining battery
capacities.Thebatteryindicatorscorrespondtoeach
battery.
Battery indicator status Remaining
battery
capacity
On Off Blinking
50% to 100%
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Charge the
battery
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
►Fig.9: 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.

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NOTE:Dependingontheconditionsofuseandthe
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydifferslightly
fromtheactualcapacity.
Automatic speed change function
NOTE:Automaticspeedchangefunctionisonly
availablewhenthespeedadjustingdialisin5.
Thistoolhas"highspeedmode"and"hightorque
mode".
Thetoolautomaticallychangestheoperationmode
depending on the work load. When the work load is low,
thetoolwillruninthe"highspeedmode"forquicker
cutting operation. When the work load is high, the tool
willruninthe"hightorquemode"forpowerfulcutting
operation.
►Fig.10: 1. Mode indicator
Themodeindicatorlightsupingreenwhenthetoolis
runningin"hightorquemode".
Ifthetoolisoperatedwithexcessiveload,themode
indicatorwillblinkingreen.Themodeindicatorstops
blinkingandthenlightsuporturnsoffifyoureducethe
load on the tool.
Mode indicator status Operation
mode
On Off Blinking
High speed
mode
Hightorque
mode
Overload
alert
Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION: After adjusting the depth of cut,
always tighten the clamping screw securely.
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
move the blade lower limit stopper to the desired depth
onthescaleplate.Atthedesireddepthofcut,tighten
theclampingscrewrmly.
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.
►Fig.11: 1. Blade lower limit stopper 2. Clamping
screw
Quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm
depth of cut when using guide rail
(optional accessory)
Thistoolhasthequickstopbuttonfor2to3mmdepth
ofcutonthegearhousingasidetherearhandlewhen
usingguiderail.Thisisusedwhenavoidingsplinteron
theworkpieceinthecut.Makeapassofthe2to3mm
rstcutandthenmakeanotherpassofusualcut.
►Fig.12: 1. Quick stop button
Toobtainthe2to3mmdepthofcut,pushinthequick
stopbuttontowardthesawblade.Thisisconvenientfor
avoiding splinter on the workpiece.
Toreleasethedepthofcutfromthispositionforfree
depthofcut,justpullthebuttonback.
Bevel cutting
Loosentheclampingscrews.Setforthedesiredangle
by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screws
securely.
►Fig.13: 1. Clamping screw 2. Bevel scale plate
►Fig.14: 1.Subbase(Optionalaccessory)
2. Clamping screw
Positive stopper
Thepositivestopperisusefulforsettingthedesignated
anglequickly.Turnthepositivestoppersothatthe
arrow on it points 22.5°. Loosen the clamping screws
infrontandback.Thentiltthebladeuntilitstopsand
secure the base with the clamping screws.
►Fig.15: 1. Positive stopper 2. Clamping screw
48°-bevel cutting
Toperform48°-bevelcutting,loosentheclamping
screwsandfullytiltthelevertowardthedirectionofthe
arrowinthegure.Thensetthebevelangleto48°and
tighten the clamping screws.
►Fig.16: 1. Lever
-1°-bevel cutting
Toperform-1°-bevelcutting,loosentheclamping
screwsandpresstheleverstowardthedirectionofthe
arrowinthegure.Thensetthebevelangleto-1°and
tighten the clamping screws.
►Fig.17: 1. Lever
Sighting
►Fig.18: 1. Base
Thecuttinglinevariesdependingonthecuttingangle
andwhetheryouusetheguiderail(optionalaccessory).
When using the tool without guide rail
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.
When using the tool with guide rail
For both straight cuts and 45° bevel cuts, always align
theApositiononthefrontofthebasewithyourcutting
line.

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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-off button
by taping down or some other means.Aswitchwith
anegatedlock-offbuttonmayresultinunintentional
operationandseriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING: NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off
button.Aswitchinneedofrepairmayresultinunintentional
operationandseriouspersonalinjury.ReturntooltoaMakita
servicecenterforproperrepairsBEFOREfurtherusage.
Topreventtheswitchtriggerfrombeingaccidentallypulled,alock-
offbuttonisprovided.Tostartthetool,depressthelock-offbutton
and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
►Fig.19: 1. Switch trigger 2.Lock-offbutton
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button.Thiscan
cause switch breakage.
Speed adjusting dial
Thetoolspeedcanbeadjustedbyturningtheadjusting
dial.Thespeedofthebladerotationincreasesasyou
increasethenumberonthespeedadjustingdial.
►Fig.20: 1.Speedadjustingdial
Refertothetabletoselecttheproperspeedforthe
workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed
maydifferwiththetypeorthicknessoftheworkpiece.In
general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces
fasterbuttheservicelifeofthebladewillbereduced.
Number Blade rotating speed per
minute (min-1)
12,500 min-1
22,900min-1
33,900min-1
44,900min-1
56,300 min-1
CAUTION: The speed adjusting dial is not for
using low speed rated saw blades but for obtaining a
speed which is suitable to material of workpiece. Use
only saw blades which are rated for at least the maxi-
mum no load speed stated in the SPECIFICATIONS.
NOTICE: The speed adjusting dial can be turned
only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or
1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
Electronic function
Thetoolsequippedwithelectronicfunctionareeasyto
operatebecauseofthefollowingfeatures.
Overload protector
Whenthetoolisoverloadedandcurrentowsabovea
certain level, the tool automatically stops to protect motor.
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.
Soft start feature
Softstartbecauseofsuppressedstartingshock.
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.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
guretokeepitfrombeinglost.
►Fig.21: 1. Hex wrench
Removing or installing circular saw
blade
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:
1. Depressthelock-offbuttonandlowerthehandle
alittle.Turnthelockingleverandlowerthehandleuntil
thelockpintsinthehole.
►Fig.22: 1.Lock-offbutton2. Locking lever 3. Lock
pin 4.Holeforlockpin
2. Presstheshaftlockfullysothatthebladecannot
revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt.
►Fig.23: 1.Shaftlock2. Hex wrench 3.Tighten
4. Loosen
3. Removethehexbolt,outerange,andcircular
saw blade.
►Fig.24: 1. Hex bolt 2.Outerange3.Innerange
4. Circular saw blade
WARNING: If the inner ange is removed, be
sure to install it on the spindle. When installing,
choose a correct side on which protrusion ts
into the saw blade hole perfectly. Mounting the
blade on the wrong side can result in the dangerous
vibration.
Toinstallthecircularsawblade,followtheremoval
procedureinreverse.Depressthelock-offbuttonto
releasethelockpinfromthehole.
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.

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Blade guard cleaning
When changing the circular saw blade, make sure to
alsocleanthebladeguardofaccumulatedsawdustas
discussedintheMaintenancesection.Sucheffortsdo
notreplacetheneedtocheckguardoperationbefore
each use.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
Whenyouwishtoperformcleancuttingoperation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Connect
ahoseofthevacuumcleanertothedustnozzleusing
thefrontcuff24.
►Fig.25: 1.Hoseofthevacuumcleaner2.Frontcuff
24 3.Dustnozzle
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 approach any part of your
body under the tool base when section cutting,
especially at starting. Doing so may cause seri-
ous personal injuries.Thebladeisexposedunder
the tool base.
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.
Section cutting (ordinary sawing)
►Fig.26
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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pushinthelock-offbuttonandpullthe
switch trigger. Wait until the circular saw blade attains
fullspeed.Nowpressdownthesawheadslowlytothe
presetdepthofcutandsimplymovethetoolforward
overtheworkpiecesurface,keepingitatandadvanc-
ing 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theswitch,wait
forthecircularsawbladetostopandthenwithdraw
the tool. Realign the tool on new cut line, and start
cutagain.Attempttoavoidpositioningwhichexposes
operatortochipsandwooddustbeingejectedfromthe
saw.Useeyeprotectiontohelpavoidinjury.
Guide rail
Optional accessory
Placethetoolontherearendofguiderail.Turntwo
adjustingscrewsonthetoolbasesothatthetoolslides
smoothlywithoutaclatter.Holdboththefrontgripand
rearhandleofthetoolrmly.Turnonthetool,pressdown
the tool to the preset cutting depth and cut the splinter-
guardalongthefulllengthwithastroke.Nowtheedgeof
the splinterguard corresponds to the cutting edge.
►Fig.27: 1.Adjustingscrews
When bevel cutting with the guide rail, use the slide
levertopreventthetoolfromfallingover.
Movetheslideleveronthetoolbaseinthedirectionofarrow
so that it engages the undercut groove in the guide rail.
►Fig.28: 1. Slide lever
Sub base (Guide rule)
Optional accessory
Byusingthesubbaseasaguiderule,youcanperform
extra-accurate straight cuts. Loosen the clamping
screwsandslidethesubbaseoutfromthetoolthen
insert it upside down.
►Fig.29: 1. Clamping screw 2. Sub base
Simplyslidethefenceofthesubbasesnuglyagainst
thesideoftheworkpieceandsecureitinpositionwith
theclampingscrews.Italsomakesrepeatedcutsof
uniformwidthpossible.
►Fig.30: 1. Clamping screw 2. Sub base
Plunge cutting (Cutting-out)
WARNING: To avoid a kickback, be sure to
observe the following instructions.
►Fig.31: 1.Rearedgeoftoolbase2. Fixed stop
When using the tool without guide rail, place the tool on
theworkpiecewiththerearedgeoftoolbaseagainsta
xedstoporequivalentwhichisdevisedbyanoperator.
When using the tool with guide rail, place the tool on the
guiderailwiththerearedgeoftoolbaseagainstaxed
stoporequivalentwhichisclampedontheguiderail.
Holdthetoolrmlywithonehandonthefrontgripand
theotheronthetoolhandle.Thenpushinthelock-off
button and turn the tool on and wait until the blade
attainsfullspeed.Nowpressdownthesawheadslowly
tothepresetdepthofcutandsimplymovethetool
forwardtothedesiredplungeposition.
NOTE:
Themarkingsonthesideofthebladeguard
showthefrontandrearcuttingpointsofthesawblade
at the maximum cutting depth when using the guide rail.
►Fig.32: 1. Front cutting point 2. Rear cutting point
Guide device
Optional accessory
Useofthebevelguideallowsexactmitercutswith
anglesandttingworks.
Useoftheclampensuresrmholdofworkpieceonthe
table.

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WIRELESS ACTIVATION
FUNCTION
For DSP601 only
What you can do with the wireless
activation function
Thewirelessactivationfunctionenablescleanandcom-
fortableoperation.Byconnectingasupportedvacuum
cleaner to the tool, you can run the vacuum cleaner
automaticallyalongwiththeswitchoperationofthetool.
►Fig.33
Tousethewirelessactivationfunction,preparefollow-
ing items:
• Awirelessunit(optionalaccessory)
• Avacuumcleanerwhichsupportsthewireless
activationfunction
Theoverviewofthewirelessactivationfunction
settingisasfollows.Refertoeachsectionfordetail
procedures.
1. Installing the wireless unit
2. Toolregistrationforthevacuumcleaner
3. Startingthewirelessactivationfunction
Installing the wireless unit
Optional accessory
CAUTION: Place the tool on a at and stable
surface when installing the wireless unit.
NOTICE: Clean the dust and dirt on the tool
before installing the wireless unit. Dust or dirt
maycausemalfunctionifitcomesintotheslotofthe
wireless unit.
NOTICE: To prevent the malfunction caused by
static, touch a static discharging material, such
as a metal part of the tool, before picking up the
wireless unit.
NOTICE: When installing the wireless unit,
always be sure that the wireless unit is inserted
in the correct direction and the lid is completely
closed.
1. Openthelidonthetoolasshowninthegure.
►Fig.34: 1. Lid
2. Insert the wireless unit to the slot and then close
the lid.
Wheninsertingthewirelessunit,aligntheprojections
with the recessed portions on the slot.
►Fig.35: 1. Wireless unit 2.Projection3. Lid
4. Recessed portion
When removing the wireless unit, open the lid slowly.
Thehooksonthebackofthelidwillliftthewirelessunit
as you pull up the lid.
►Fig.36: 1. Wireless unit 2. Hook 3. Lid
Afterremovingthewirelessunit,keepitinthesupplied
caseorastatic-freecontainer.
NOTICE: Always use the hooks on the back of
the lid when removing the wireless unit.Ifthe
hooks do not catch the wireless unit, close the lid
completely and open it slowly again.
Tool registration for the vacuum
cleaner
NOTE:AMakitavacuumcleanersupportingthe
wirelessactivationfunctionisrequiredforthetool
registration.
NOTE: Finish installing the wireless unit to the tool
beforestartingthetoolregistration.
NOTE: During the tool registration, do not pull the
switch trigger or turn on the power switch on the
vacuum cleaner.
NOTE:Refertotheinstructionmanualofthevacuum
cleaner, too.
Ifyouwishtoactivatethevacuumcleaneralongwith
theswitchoperationofthetool,nishthetoolregistra-
tionbeforehand.
1. Install the batteries to the vacuum cleaner and the
tool.
2. Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".
►Fig.37: 1. Stand-by switch
3. Press the wireless activation button on the vac-
uumcleanerfor3secondsuntilthewirelessactivation
lampblinksingreen.Andthenpressthewirelessacti-
vation button on the tool in the same way.
►Fig.38: 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless
activation lamp
Ifthevacuumcleanerandthetoolarelinkedsuccess-
fully,thewirelessactivationlampswilllightupingreen
for2secondsandstartblinkinginblue.
NOTE:Thewirelessactivationlampsnishblinking
ingreenafter20secondselapsed.Pressthewireless
activation button on the tool while the wireless acti-
vationlamponthecleanerisblinking.Ifthewireless
activation lamp does not blink in green, push the wire-
lessactivationbuttonbrieyandholditdownagain.
NOTE:Whenperformingtwoormoretoolregistra-
tionsforonevacuumcleaner,nishthetoolregistra-
tion one by one.
Starting the wireless activation
function
NOTE:Finishthetoolregistrationforthevacuum
cleaner prior to the wireless activation.
NOTE:Refertotheinstructionmanualofthevacuum
cleaner, too.
Afterregisteringatooltothevacuumcleaner,the
vacuum cleaner will automatically runs along with the
switchoperationofthetool.
1. Install the wireless unit to the tool.
2. Connectthehoseofthevacuumcleanerwiththe
tool.
►Fig.39

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3. Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".
►Fig.40: 1. Stand-by switch
4. Push the wireless activation button on the tool
briey.Thewirelessactivationlampwillblinkinblue.
►Fig.41: 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless
activation lamp
5. Pulltheswitchtriggerofthetool.Checkifthe
vacuum cleaner runs while the switch trigger is being
pulled.
Tostopthewirelessactivationofthevacuumcleaner,
push the wireless activation button on the tool.
NOTE:Thewirelessactivationlamponthetoolwill
stopblinkinginbluewhenthereisnooperationfor
2 hours. In this case, set the stand-by switch on the
vacuumcleanerto"AUTO"andpushthewireless
activation button on the tool again.
NOTE:Thevacuumcleanerstarts/stopswithadelay.
Thereisatimelagwhenthevacuumcleanerdetects
aswitchoperationofthetool.
NOTE:Thetransmissiondistanceofthewirelessunit
may vary depending on the location and surrounding
circumstances.
NOTE: When two or more tools are registered to one
vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner may start run-
ningevenifyoudon'tpulltheswitchtriggerbecause
anotheruserisusingthewirelessactivationfunction.
Description of the wireless activation lamp status
►Fig.42: 1. Wireless activation lamp
Thewirelessactivationlampshowsthestatusofthewirelessactivationfunction.Refertothetablebelowforthe
meaningofthelampstatus.
Status Wireless activation lamp Description
Color
On Blinking
Duration
Standby Blue 2 hours Thewirelessactivationofthevacuumcleanerisavailable.The
lampwillautomaticallyturnoffwhennooperationisperformed
for2hours.
When
the tool is
running.
Thewirelessactivationofthevacuumcleanerisavailableandthe
tool is running.
Tool
registration
Green 20 seconds Readyforthetoolregistration.Waitingfortheregistrationbythe
vacuum cleaner.
2 seconds Thetoolregistrationhasbeennished.Thewirelessactivation
lamp will start blinking in blue.
Cancelling
tool
registration
Red 20 seconds Readyforthecancellationofthetoolregistration.Waitingforthe
cancellation by the vacuum cleaner.
2 seconds Thecancellationofthetoolregistrationhasbeennished.The
wireless activation lamp will start blinking in blue.
Others Red 3 seconds Thepowerissuppliedtothewirelessunitandthewirelessactiva-
tionfunctionisstartingup.
Off - - Thewirelessactivationofthevacuumcleanerisstopped.
Cancelling tool registration for the
vacuum cleaner
Performthefollowingprocedurewhencancellingthe
toolregistrationforthevacuumcleaner.
1. Install the batteries to the vacuum cleaner and the
tool.
2. Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".
►Fig.43: 1. Stand-by switch
3. Press the wireless activation button on the vac-
uumcleanerfor6seconds.Thewirelessactivation
lampblinksingreenandthenbecomered.Afterthat,
press the wireless activation button on the tool in the
same way.
►Fig.44: 1. Wireless activation button 2. Wireless
activation lamp
Ifthecancellationisperformedsuccessfully,thewire-
lessactivationlampswilllightupinredfor2seconds
and start blinking in blue.
NOTE:Thewirelessactivationlampsnishblinkingin
redafter20secondselapsed.Pressthewirelessacti-
vation button on the tool while the wireless activation
lamponthecleanerisblinking.Ifthewirelessacti-
vation lamp does not blink in red, push the wireless
activationbuttonbrieyandholditdownagain.

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Troubleshooting for wireless activation function
Beforeaskingforrepairs,conductyourowninspectionrst.Ifyoundaproblemthatisnotexplainedinthemanual,
donotattempttodismantlethetool.Instead,askMakitaAuthorizedServiceCenters,alwaysusingMakitareplace-
mentpartsforrepairs.
State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy
Thewirelessactivationlampdoes
notlight/blink.
Thewirelessunitisnotinstalledintothetool.
Thewirelessunitisimproperlyinstalled
into the tool.
Install the wireless unit correctly.
Theterminalofthewirelessunitand/or
the slot is dirty.
Gentlywipeoffdustanddirtontheterminalofthe
wireless unit and clean the slot.
Thewirelessactivationbuttononthe
tool has not been pushed.
Push the wireless activation button on the tool
briey.
Thestand-byswitchonthevacuum
cleanerisnotsetto"AUTO".
Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".
No power supply
Supply the power to the tool and the vacuum cleaner.
Cannotnishtoolregistration/can-
cellingtoolregistrationsuccessfully.
Thewirelessunitisnotinstalledintothetool.
Thewirelessunitisimproperlyinstalled
into the tool.
Install the wireless unit correctly.
Theterminalofthewirelessunitand/or
the slot is dirty.
Gentlywipeoffdustanddirtontheterminalofthe
wireless unit and clean the slot.
Thestand-byswitchonthevacuum
cleanerisnotsetto"AUTO".
Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".
No power supply
Supply the power to the tool and the vacuum cleaner.
Incorrect operation Pushthewirelessactivationbuttonbrieyandperform
thetoolregistration/cancellationproceduresagain.
Thetoolandvacuumcleanerisaway
fromeachother(outofthetransmission
range).
Get the tool and vacuum cleaner closer to each
other.Themaximumtransmissiondistanceis
approximately 10 m however it may vary according
to the circumstances.
Beforenishingthetoolregistration/
cancellation;
- the switch trigger on the tool is pulled or;
- the power button on the vacuum
cleaner is turned on.
Pushthewirelessactivationbuttonbrieyand
performthetoolregistration/cancellationprocedures
again.
Thetoolregistrationproceduresforthe
toolorvacuumcleanerhasnotnished.
Performthetoolregistrationproceduresforboththe
tool and the vacuum cleaner at the same timing.
Radio disturbance by other appliances
which generate high-intensity radio waves.
Keepthetoolandvacuumcleanerawayfromtheappli-
ances such as Wi-Fi devices and microwave ovens.
Thevacuumcleanerdoesnotrun
alongwiththeswitchoperationof
the tool.
Thewirelessunitisnotinstalledintothetool.
Thewirelessunitisimproperlyinstalled
into the tool.
Install the wireless unit correctly.
Theterminalofthewirelessunitand/or
the slot is dirty.
Gentlywipeoffdustanddirtontheterminalofthe
wireless unit and clean the slot.
Thewirelessactivationbuttononthe
tool has not been pushed.
Pushthewirelessactivationbuttonbrieyandmake
sure that the wireless activation lamp is blinking in blue.
Thestand-byswitchonthevacuum
cleanerisnotsetto"AUTO".
Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to
"AUTO".
More than 10 tools are registered to the
vacuum cleaner.
Performthetoolregistrationagain.
Ifmorethan10toolsareregisteredtothevacuum
cleaner, the tool registered earliest will be cancelled
automatically.
Thevacuumcleanererasedalltool
registrations.
Performthetoolregistrationagain.
No power supply Supply the power to the tool and the vacuum
cleaner.
Thetoolandvacuumcleanerisaway
fromeachother(outofthetransmission
range).
Getthetoolandvacuumcleanerclosereachother.The
maximum transmission distance is approximately 10 m
however it may vary according to the circumstances.
Radio disturbance by other appliances
which generate high-intensity radio waves.
Keepthetoolandvacuumcleanerawayfromtheappli-
ances such as Wi-Fi devices and microwave ovens.
Thevacuumcleanerrunswhilethe
tool'sswitchtriggerisnotpulled.
Other users are using the wireless activa-
tionofthevacuumcleanerwiththeirtools.
Turnoffthewirelessactivationbuttonoftheother
toolsorcancelthetoolregistrationoftheothertools.

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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 guard to ensure
there is no accumulated sawdust which may
impede the operation of the 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 guard, 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.
Adjusting 0°-cut and 45°-cut
accuracy
NOTICE: Do not engage the levers for -1° bevel
angle when adjusting 0°-cut accuracy.
NOTICE: Do not engage the lever for 48° bevel
angle when adjusting 45°-cut accuracy.
Theseadjustmentshavebeenmadeatthefactory.
Butiftheyareoff,youcanadjustthemasthefollowing
procedures.
1. Slightlyloosentheclampingscrewsonthefront
andrearofthetool.
2. Adjustthebladeangle.
►Fig.45: 1.Triangularrule
Toadjustthe0°-cutaccuracy,makethebaseperpen-
diculartothebladeusingatriangularrule,squarerule,
etc.byturningtheadjustingbolt.
►Fig.46: 1.Adjustingboltfor0°-cut
Toadjustthe45°-cutaccuracy,makethebase45°to
thebladeusingatriangularrulebyturningtheadjusting
bolt.
►Fig.47: 1.Adjustingboltfor45°-cut
3. Tightentheclampingscrewsandmakeatestcut.
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.
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.
• Circularsawblade
• Subbase
• Hexwrench
• Guiderail
• Bevelguide
• Clamp
• Sheet
• Rubbersheet
• Positionsheet
• Wirelessunit(forDSP601)
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
differfromcountrytocountry.