Makita SP6000 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Plunge Cut Circular Saw
SP6000
ENGLISH: Original instructions
DOUBLE INSULATION
Read before use.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model SP6000
Blade diameter 165 mm
Max. cutting depth at 90° 56 mm
at 45° 40 mm
at 48° 38 mm
No load speed (min-1)2,200 - 6,400
Overall length 341 mm
Net weight 4.1 kg
Safety class /II
• 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.
• Theweightmaydifferdependingontheattachment(s).Thelightestandheaviest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.
DOUBLE INSULATION
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 collected separately and
returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
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 aluminum board, plastic
board, siding board and metal wall panels.
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.
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.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodiedplugsandmatchingoutletswill
reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
5.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
7.
Use of power supply via an RCD with a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less is always recommended.

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8.
Power tools can produce electromagnetic elds
(EMF) that are not harmful to the user. However,
users of pacemakers and other similar medical
devices should contact the maker of their device and/
or doctor for advice before operating this power tool.
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
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 a 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 and clothing away
from moving parts.Looseclothes,jewellery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.
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
causesevereinjurywithinafractionofasecond.
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.
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
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 remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
5.
Maintain power tools 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. 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.
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-
ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may
resultinpersonalinjury.
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.
Circular saw safety warnings
Cutting procedures
1.
DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area
and the blade. Keep your second hand on auxil-
iary 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.

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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.
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.
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.

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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.
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 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” when the
blade bevel setting is not at 90 °. 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 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!
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.
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.

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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.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Alwaysbesurethatthetoolisswitchedoffand
unpluggedbeforeadjustingorcheckingfunction
on the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
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►1. Clamping screw 2. Blade lower limit stopper
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.
NOTE:
• Settingthebladelowerlimitstoppertothe
desired depth on the scale plate allows rough
depth of cut. For accurate depth of cut, measure
the actual protrusion of saw blade below the tool
base.
Quick stop button for 2 to 3 mm
depth of cut when using guide rail
(accessory)
1
►1. Quick stop button
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.
To obtain the 2 to 3 mm depth of cut, push in the 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.
1
►1. Quick stop button
Bevel cutting
1
1
2
►1. Clamping screws 2. Tool base

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Tilting to the right
1
►1. Positive stopper
Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow on it points one of
two positions (vertical for 22.5°, horizontal for 45°). Loosen
the clamping screws in front and back. Then, tilt the tool base
until it stops and secure the base with the clamping screws.
To get 48° bevel angle, move the lever to 48° marking as
far as it will go. Turn the positive stopper so that the arrow
on it points to the horizontal position. Then, tilt the tool base
until it stops and secure the base with the clamping screws.
1
►1. Lever
Tilting to the left
1
►1. Bevel angle shifting lever
The tool can be tilted to the left 1° bevel angle. To get the
left 1° bevel angle, loosen the clamping screws in front
and back, tilt the tool handle slightly to the right and push
two bevel angle shifting levers at the same time in the
direction of arrow which has a marking -1. And then tilt the
tool handle to the left while pushing these two levers at the
same time. Secure the base with the clamping screws.
NOTE:
• Returningthebladetotherightanglemakesthe
shifting lever return to 0° by itself.
Sighting
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A
B
►1. Base 2. Cutting line
When using the tool without guide
rail (accessory)
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
(accessory)
For both straight cuts and 45° bevel cuts, always align the
A position on the front of the base with your cutting line.
Switch action
1
2
►1. Lock-off button 2. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
• Beforeplugginginthetool,alwayschecktosee
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.

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Speed adjusting dial
1
►1.Speedadjustingdial
Thetoolspeedcanbeadjustedbyturningtheadjusting
dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in
the direction of number 6; lower speed is obtained when
it is turned in the direction of number 1.
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 min -1
1
2
3
4
5
6
2,200
2,700
3,800
4,900
6,000
6,400
CAUTION:
• Thespeedadjustingdialcanbeturnedonlyas
far as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or
1,orthespeedadjustingfunctionmaynolonger
work.
• 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 maximum no load speed stated in the
SPECIFICATIONS.
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
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Hex wrench storage
1
►1. Hex wrench
Hex wrench is stored on the tool. To remove hex
wrench,justpullitout.
To install hex wrench, place it on the grip and insert it as
far as it will go.
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Donotusesawbladeswhichdonotcomply
withthecharacteristicsspeciedinthese
instructions.
• Useonlysawbladeswhichareratedforat
least the maximum no load speed stated in the
SPECIFICATIONS.
• Besurethebladeisinstalledwithteethpointing
up at the front of the tool.
• UseonlytheMakitawrenchtoinstallorremove
the blade.
To remove the blade, push in the lock-off button to
unlock the upper limit stopper.
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►1. Lock-off button 2. Locking lever
Turn the locking lever to lock the saw head for replacing a blade.

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1
►1. Locking lever
With the lock-off button depressed and the locking lever
turned,lowerthehandlesothatthelockpintsinthe
groove formed by the locking lever and the depth guide with
scaleplate.Makesurethatthelockpintsinthegroove.
Press the shaft lock fully so that the blade cannot revolve
and use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclock-
wise.Thenremovethehexbolt,outerangeandblade.
1
2
►1. Hex wrench 2. Shaft lock
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
1
2
3
4
►1. Hex bolt 2.Outerange3. Saw blade 4. Inner
ange
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
1
2
►1. Vacuum cleaner 2. Dust port
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 port as shown
inthegure.
OPERATION
Section cutting (ordinary sawing)
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 kick-
back,possiblycausingsevereinjury.
• Neverapproachanypartofyourbodyunder
the tool base when section cutting, especially at
starting. Doing so may cause serious personal
injuries.Thebladeisexposedunderthetool
base.
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
blade. Set the front of base on the workpiece to be cut
without the blade making any contact. 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overtheworkpiecesurface,keepingitat
and advancing smoothly until the sawing is completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and
your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to prop-
erly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn
or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind
the blade and lead to dangerous kickback and possible
seriousinjury.Releaseswitch,waitforbladetostop
and then withdraw tool. Realign tool on new cut line,
and start cut again. Attempt to avoid positioning which
exposesoperatortochipsanddustbeingejectedfrom
saw.Useeyeprotectiontohelpavoidinjury.

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When using with guide rail
(accessory)
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►1.Adjustingscrews
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thetoolrmly.Thetool
is provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use
both to best grasp the tool. Turn on the tool, press down
the tool to the preset depth of cut and cut the splinter-
guard along the full length with a stroke. The edge of
the splinterguard corresponds to the cutting edge.
When bevel cutting with the guide rail, slide the slide
lever on the tool base so that the tool does not fall down
on its side.
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►1. Slide lever
Move the slide lever on the tool base in the direction
of arrow so that it engages the undercut groove in the
guide rail.
Rip fence (guide rule) (Optional
accessory)
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►1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
the screws on the front and the back of the base. It also
makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible.
Overturning the rip fence (guide rule) also works as a
sub base for the tool.
Plunge cutting (Cutting-out)
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2
►1. Rear edge of tool base 2. Fixed stop
WARNING:
• Toavoidakickback,besuretoobservethe
following instructions.
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.

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NOTE:
• Themarkingsonthesideofthebladeguard
show the front and rear cutting points of the saw
blade (A for diameter 160 mm and B for diame-
ter 165 mm) at the maximum cutting depth and
using the guide rail.
B
AA
B
Guide device (accessories)
Use of the miter gauge (accessory) allows exact miter
cutswithanglesandttingworks.
Useoftheclamp(accessory)ensuresrmholdofwork-
piece on the table.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Alwaysbesurethatthetoolisswitchedoffand
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• 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.
• Neverusegasoline,benzine,thinner,alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
Adjusting for accuracy of 90° and
45° cut (vertical and 45° cut)
Thisadjustmenthasbeenmadeatthefactory.Butifitis
off,adjusttheadjustingscrewswithahexwrenchwhile
inspecting 90° or 45° the blade with the base using a
triangular rule or square rule, etc.
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►1.Adjustingscrewfor90°
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►1.Adjustingscrewfor45°
NOTE:
• Adjustingforaccuracyof22.5°,48°and-1°cut
cannot be performed.
Replacing carbon brushes
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►1. Limit mark
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace 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.

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►1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshouldbeper-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
•
These accessories or attachments are recom-
mendedforusewithyourMakitatoolspeciedinthis
manual. The use of any other accessories or attach-
ments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 regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Sawblades
• Guiderail
• Ripfence(Guiderule)
• Mitergauge
• Clamp
• Hexwrench
• Sheetsetforguiderail
• Rubbersheetsetforguiderail
• Positionsheetsetforguiderail
NOTE:
• Someitemsinthelistmaybeincludedinthe
tool package as standard accessories. They
may differ from country to country.
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