Makita M2300 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Compound Miter Saw
M2300
ENGLISH: Original instructions
DOUBLE INSULATION
Read before use.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model: M2300
Blade diameter 255 mm
Blade body thickness 1.6 mm - 2.4 mm
Hole diameter For all countries other than European countries 25.4 mm
For European countries 30 mm
No load speed 4,200 min-1
Dimensions (L x W x H) 610 mm x 485 mm x 515 mm
Net weight 14.7 kg
Safety class /II
Cutting capacities (H x W) with blade 255 mm in diameter
Bevel angle Miter angle
0° 45° (left and right)
0° 75 mm x 130 mm 75 mm x 90 mm
45° (left) 48 mm x 120 mm 48 mm x 90 mm
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsmaydifferfromcountrytocountry.
• Weight 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.
DOUBLE INSULATION
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.
For your safety, remove the chips, small
pieces, etc. from the table top before
operation.
Always set SUB-FENCE to left position
when performing left bevel cuts. Failure to
dosomaycauseseriousinjurytooperator.
To loosen the bolt, turn it clockwise.
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste material! In
observance of the European Directive, on
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment
and its implementation in accordance with
national law, electric equipment 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 accurate straight and miter
cutting in wood. With appropriate saw blades, aluminum
can also be sawed.
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They
are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used
from sockets without earth wire.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord-
ing to EN61029:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 92 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 105 dB (A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
Makita declares that the following Machine(s):
Designation of Machine: Compound Miter Saw
Model No./ Type: M2300
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC
They are manufactured in accordance with the following
standard or standardized documents: EN61029
Thetechnicalleinaccordancewith2006/42/ECis
available from:
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
1.1.2016

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Yasushi Fukaya
Director
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
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 unavoid-
able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected
supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
7. Use of power supply via an RCD with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less is always
recommended.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
powertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as 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 children 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.

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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.
MITER SAW SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Avoid
contact with any coasting blade. It can still
cause severe injury.
2. Check the saw blade carefully for cracks or
deformation before operation.
Replace damaged blades immediately.
3. Replace the kerf board when worn.
4. Use only saw blades specied by the manufac-
turer which conform to EN847-1.
5. Do not use saw blades manufactured from
high speed steel.
6. Wear eye protection.
7. Wear hearing protection to reduce the risk of
hearing loss.
8. Wear gloves for handling saw blade (saw
blades shall be carried in a holder wherever
practicable) and rough material.
9. Connect miter saws to a dust collecting device
when sawing.
10. Select saw blades in relation to the material to
be cut.
11. Do not use the saw to cut other than wood,
aluminum or similar materials.
12. Always secure all moving portions before car-
rying the tool. When lifting or carrying the tool,
do not use the guard as a carrying handle.
13. 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.
14. Keep the oor area free of loose material e.g.
chips and cut-offs.
15. Use only saw blades that are marked with a
maximum speed equal to or higher than the no
load speed marked on the tool.
16. When the tool is tted with a laser or LED, do
not replace the laser or LED with a different
type. Ask an authorized service center for repair.
17. Never remove any cut-offs or other parts of the
workpiece from the cutting area whilst the tool
is running with an unguarded saw blade.
18.
Do not perform any operation freehand. The
workpiecemustbesecuredrmlyagainsttheturn
base and guide fence with the vise during all opera-
tions. Never use your hand to secure the workpiece.
19. Ensure that the tool is stable before each cut.
20. Fix the tool to a work bench, if needed.
21. Support long workpieces with appropriate
additional supports.
22. Never cut so small workpiece which cannot be
securely held by the vise. Improperly held work-
piece may cause kickback and serious personal
injury.
23. Never reach around saw blade.
24. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop
before moving workpiece or changing
settings.
25. Unplug tool before changing blade or
servicing.
26. Stopper pin which locks the cutter head down
is for carrying and storage purposes only and
not for any cutting operations.
27. Do not use the tool in the presence of amma-
ble liquids or gases. The electrical operation of
thetoolcouldcreateanexplosionandrewhen
exposedtoammableliquidsorgases.
28. Use only anges specied for this tool.
29. Be careful not to damage the arbor, anges
(especially the installing surface) or bolt.
Damage to these parts could result in blade
breakage.
30. Make sure that the turn base is properly
secured so it will not move during operation.
31. For your safety, remove the chips, small
pieces, etc. from the table top before
operation.
32. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
33. Make sure the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
34. Be sure that the blade does not contact the
turn base in the lowest position.
35. Hold the handle rmly. Be aware that the saw
moves up or down slightly during start-up and
stopping.
36. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
37. 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.
38. Wait until the blade attains full speed before
cutting.
39. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing abnormal.
40. Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the on
position.
41. Be alert at all times, especially during repeti-
tive, monotonous operations. Do not be lulled
into a false sense of security. Blades are
extremely unforgiving.
42. Always use accessories recommended in this
manual. Use of improper accessories such as
abrasive wheels may cause an injury.
43. Take care when slotting.
44. Some dust created from operation contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based-painted material
and, arsenic and chromium from chemi-
cally-treated lumber.

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• Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure
to these chemicals: work in a well venti-
lated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to lter out
microscopic particles.
45. To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure
that the blade is sharp and clean.
46. The operator is adequately trained in the use,
adjustment and operation of the machine.
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.
INSTALLATION
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position by the stopper pin. Loosen the bolt
with a wrench provided with the tool and move the saw
head to the right angle. Remove the bolt and secure the
saw head with the knob.
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Fig.1
►1. Wrench
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Fig.2
►1. Knob
Installing auxiliary plate
Installing the auxiliary plate using the hole in the tool's
base and secure it by tightening the screw.
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2
3
Fig.3
►1. Auxiliary plate 2. Screw 3. Base
Bench mounting
When the tool is shipped, the handle is locked in the
lowered position by the stopper pin. Release the stop-
per pin by lowering the handle slightly and pulling the
stopper pin.
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Fig.4
►1. Stopper pin
This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and
stable surface using the bolt holes provided in the tool's
base.Thiswillhelppreventtippingandpossibleinjury.
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Fig.5
►1. Bolt