Makita M2401 User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Portable Cut - off
M2401
ENGLISH: Original instructions
DOUBLE INSULATION
Read before use.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model: M2401
Wheel diameter 355 mm
Max. wheel thickness 3 mm
Hole diameter 25.4 mm
No load speed 3,900 min-1
Dimensions (L x W x H) 515 mm x 280 mm x 640 mm
Net weight 15.3 kg
Safety class /II
without notice.
Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
Wear safety glasses.
Read instruction manual.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste material! In
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment
and its implementation in accordance with
reached the end of their life must be col-
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ronmentally compatible recycling facility.
Intended use
The tool is intended for cutting in ferrous materials with
regulations regarding dust and work area health and
safety in your country.
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They
are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used
from sockets without earth wire.
For public low-voltage distribution
systems of between 220 V and 250 V
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operation of other equipment. With a mains impedance
equal or less than 0.22 Ohms it can be presumed that
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Noise
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ing to EN62841:
pA) : 100 dB(A)
WA) : 111 dB (A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
Vibration
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mined according to EN62841:
Vibration emission (ah) : 3.0 m/s2
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
NOTE:
measured in accordance with the standard test method
and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
NOTE:
also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING:
use of the power tool can differ from the declared
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).
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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-
with this power tool.
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
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
liquids, gases or dust.
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.
reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
7. Use of power supply via an RCD with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less is always
recommended.
8.
(EMF) that are not harmful to the user.
users of pacemakers and other similar medical
9. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
10.
If the cord is damaged, have it replaced by the manu-
facturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
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
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ication. A moment of inattention while operating
2.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used
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
4.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
9. Always wear protective goggles to protect
your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.
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It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
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 remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools.
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool.
hands of untrained users.
5.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts and any other condition that may
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.
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.
8.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles
and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling
and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
Service
1.
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.
Cut-off machine safety warnings
1. Position yourself and bystanders away from
the plane of the rotating wheel. The guard helps
to protect the operator from broken wheel frag-
ments and accidental contact with wheel.
2. Use only bonded reinforced cut-off wheels for
your power tool. Just because an accessory can
be attached to your power tool, it does not assure
safe operation.
3. The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than
4.
Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with the
side of a cut-off wheel.
intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied
to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
5.
of correct diameter for your selected wheel.
reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
6. The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating
of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
7.
match the mounting hardware of the power tool
may cause loss of control.
8. Do not use damaged wheels. Before each use,
inspect the wheels for chips and cracks. If the
power tool or wheel is dropped, inspect for
damage or install an undamaged wheel. After
inspecting and installing the wheel, position
yourself and bystanders away from the plane
of the rotating wheel and run the power tool
at maximum no load speed for one minute.
Damaged wheels will normally break apart during
this test time.
9.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appro-
priate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and shop apron capable of stopping
small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye
to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
10. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
of operation.
11. Position the cord clear of the spinning acces-
sory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or
snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into
the spinning wheel.
12. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan can draw the dust inside the housing
may cause electrical hazards.
13.
materials. Do not operate the power tool while
placed on a combustible surface such as
wood. Sparks could ignite these materials.
14. Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
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Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
stalling of the rotating wheel which in turn causes the
uncontrolled cutting unit to be forced upwards toward
the operator.
pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that
is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface
of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick
conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
1.
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. The operator can control
upward kickback forces, if proper precautions are
taken.
2. Do not position your body in line with the
rotating wheel. If kickback occurs, it will propel
the cutting unit upwards toward the operator.
3. Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade,
segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral
gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade.
Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of
control.
4. Do not “jam” the wheel or apply excessive
pressure. Do not attempt to make an excessive
depth of cut.
the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding
of the wheel in the cut and the possibility of kick-
back or wheel breakage.
5. When the wheel is binding or when interrupt-
ing a cut for any reason, switch off the power
tool and hold the cutting unit motionless until
the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the wheel from the cut while
the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may
occur.
eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
6. Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and
carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind,
walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in
the workpiece.
7. Support any oversized workpiece to minimize
the risk of wheel pinching and kickback. Large
workpieces tend to sag under their own weight.
Supports must be placed under the workpiece
near the line of cut and near the edge of the work-
piece on both sides of the wheel.
Additional safety warnings
1.
materials.
2. Secure work. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work when practical. It's safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
3. Secure the wheel carefully.
4.
(especially the installing surface) or bolt, or
the wheel itself might break.
5. Keep guards in place and in working order.
6.
7. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
8. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the
work-piece before the switch is turned on.
9.
vibration that might be caused by poor instal-
lation or a poorly balanced wheel.
10. Remove material or debris from the area
that might be ignited by sparks. Be sure that
others are not in the path of the sparks. Keep
available.
11. If the wheel stops during the operation, makes
an odd noise or begins to vibrate, switch off
the tool immediately.
12. Always switch off and wait for the wheel to
come to a complete stop before removing,
securing workpiece, working vise, changing
work position, angle or the wheel itself.
13. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it is extremely hot and could burn
your skin.
14. Store wheels in a dry location only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: This tool produces spark when
cutting a workpiece. Do not install this tool in
materials might be ignited by the spark from the
tool. Also make sure that there is no such material
near the tool before starting the operation.
Securing the base
1
2
1. Bolt holes 2. Base
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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Unlocking/locking tool head
The tool head can be locked.
When using, unhook the lock chain from the hook. When not
in use or carrying, always hook the lock chain to the hook.
1
2
1. Hook 2. Lock chain
Switch action
WARNING: Before plugging in the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when released.
1
2
1. Lock button / Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
For tool with lock button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
pull the switch trigger, push in the lock button and then
release the switch trigger. To stop the tool from the
locked position, pull the trigger fully, then release it.
CAUTION: Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
For tool with lock-off button
press the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
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
WARNING: NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
NOTICE: Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
Interval between vise and guide
plate
CAUTION: After adjusting the interval
between the vise and the guide plate, make
sure that the guide plate is properly secured.
CAUTION: Remember that narrow workpieces
may not be secured safely when using the two,
wider interval settings.
If your work requires different setting, proceed as fol-
it with the hex socket bolts.
1
2
3
1. Hex wrench 2. Guide plate 3. Hex socket bolts
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Cutting angle adjustment
CAUTION: After adjusting the angle of the
guide plate, make sure that the guide plate is
properly secured.
CAUTION: Do not operate the tool when
because of the cutting angle.
Loosen the two hex socket bolts using a hex wrench.
Turn the guide plate to the desired angle and secure it
angle while securing the hex socket bolts.
1
2
1. Guide plate 2. Hex socket bolts
NOTE: The scale on the guide plate is only a rough
or triangle ruler. Keep the handle down so that the
cut-off wheel extends into the base. At the same time,
off wheel with a protractor or triangle ruler.
Spark guard adjustment
1
2
1. Screw 2. Spark guard
The spark guard is factory-installed with its lower edge
contacting the base. Operating the tool in this position
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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Removing or installing cut-off wheel
CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the hex socket
bolt securely.
proper tightening.
CAUTION:
Always use only the proper inner
CAUTION: Always lower the safety guard
after replacing the wheel.
CAUTION:
Wear gloves when handling wheels.
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1
2
3
1.2. Ring 3. O-ring 4. Bonded rein-
forced cut-off wheel 5.6. Washer
7. Hex socket bolt
Raise the safety guard. Turn the hex socket bolt coun-
terclockwise using a hex wrench while holding down the
1
2
1. Shaft lock 2. Hex socket bolt
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ring and return the safety guard.
Hex wrench storage
1
1. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
OPERATION
CAUTION: Proper handle pressure during
be determined by the amount of sparks that is
produced while cutting. Do not force the cut
by applying excessive pressure on the handle.
well as, possible damage to the tool, cut-off wheel or
workpiece may result.
the wheel attains full speed before lowering gently
into the cut. When the wheel contacts the workpiece,
gradually bear down on the handle to perform the cut.
When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and wait
until the wheel has come to a complete stop before
Cutting capacity
cutting angle and workpiece shape.
Max. cutting capacity with a brand-new cut-off
wheel
Cutting angle /
Workpiece shape
90° 45°
127 mm 127 mm
102 x 194 mm
70 x 233 mm
115 x 103 mm
119 x 119 mm 106 x 106 mm
137 x 137 x 10 mm 100 x 100 x 10 mm
Securing workpiece
CAUTION: Always place the thread holder on
the shaft threads when securing the workpiece.
the workpiece. This could cause the workpiece to be
return the thread holder. Turn the handle clockwise until
the workpiece is securely retained.
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1. Handle 2. Thread holder 3. Vise plate
When the cut-off wheel has worn down considerably,
place a spacer block behind the workpiece as shown
wheel by using the mid point on the periphery of the
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mable material for a spacer block.
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1
1. Spacer block
long x 45 mm wide to the guide plate as shown in the
in the guide plate. Make sure that the cut-off wheel does
not contact the spacer when the tool head is depressed.
1
2
3
4
1. Guide plate 2.
x45 mm wide) 3.
4. Vise plate
When the cut-off wheel has worn down, raise the cutting
position by putting a spacer block which is slightly nar-
will help you to utilize the wheel economically.
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4
1. Vise plate 2. Workpiece diameter 3. Guide plate
4. Spacer block width
Long workpieces must be supported by blocks on
1
1. Supporting block
Carrying tool
when carrying.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Replacing carbon brushes
1
1. Limit mark
Check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace them when they wear down to the limit mark.
Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the
holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the
same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
1.
caps.
2. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new
ones and secure the brush holder caps.
1
1. Brush holder cap
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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M a k i t a E u r o p e N . V .
M a k i t a C o r p o r a t i o n
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japa
n
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3070 Kortenberg, Belgium
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