LS800D - Makita New Zealand
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1. For safe operation 1 2 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries Consider the work environment Do not expose the tool to rain Keep work area well lit Do not use tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases Keep children away Do not let visitors touch the tool Keep visitors away from work area Store batteries or idle tools When not in use tools and batteries should be stored separately in a dry high or locked up place out of reach of children Ensure that battery terminals cannot be shorted by other metal parts such as screws nails etc Do not force the tool It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended Use the right tool Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tools Do not use tools for pur poses not intended Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery they can be caught in moving parts Non skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors Wear pro tecting hair covering to contain long hair 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Use protective equipment Use safety glasses and if the cutting operation is dusty a face or dust mask Connect dust extraction equipment If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection ensure these are con nected and properly used Do not abuse the supply cord if fitted N2. Do not attempt to use a step up transformer an engine generator or DC power receptacle Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents Always cover the battery terminals with the bat tery cover when the battery cartridge is not used Do not short the battery cartridge 1 Do not touch the terminals with any conduc tive material 2 Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container 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 flow overheating possible burns and even a break down Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 C 122 F Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out The battery cartridge can explode in a fire Be careful not to drop shake or strike battery Do not charge inside a box or container of any kind The battery must be placed in a well venti lated area during charging ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL 1 aD 10 Be aware that this tool is always in an operating condition because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet Wear eye protection Do not operate saw without guards in place Don t use the tool in the presence of flammable liquids or gases Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation Replace cracked or
3. The holders and the holder assembly can be installed on either side as a convenient means of supporting workpieces horizontally Install them as shown in Fig 23 Then tighten the screws firmly to secure the holders and the holder assembly Fig 23 When cutting long workpieces use the holder rod assembly optional accessory It consists of two holder assemblies and two rods 12 Fig 24 CAUTION Always support long workpieces level with the top surface of the turn base for accurate cuts and to pre vent dangerous loss of control of the tool Switch action Fig 25 CAUTION e Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when released e When not using the tool remove the lock off button and store it in a secure place This prevents unauthorized operation To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled a lock off button is provided To start the tool press in the lock off button and pull the trigger Release the switch trigger to stop Lock lever Fig 26 For European countries only When cutting push the lock lever to the left to release the handle from the raised position When the cut is com pleted release the lock lever after returning the blade to its fully elevated position The handle will be automati cally locked in the raised position Operation CAUTION Do not apply excessive
4. may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service facility unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service facility Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off 19 Warning The use of any accessory or attachment other than recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury Ensure that the battery pack is correct for the tool Ensure that the outside surface of battery pack or tool is clean and dry before plugging into charger Ensure that batteries are charged using the cor rect charger recommended by the manufacturer Incorrect use may result in a risk of electric shock overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery 20 Have your tool repaired by a qualified person This tool is constructed in accordance with the rel evant safety requirements Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts otherwise this may result in consider able danger to the user 21 Disposal of battery Ensure battery is disposed of safety as instructed by the manufacturer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER amp BATTERY CARTRIDGE 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instruc tions for battery charger 2 Before using battery charger read all in
5. pressure on the handle when cut ting Too much force may result in overload of the motor and or decreased cutting efficiency 13 14 Press cutting Fig 27 e Workpieces up to 61 mm highx 122mm wide can be cut in the following way e Secure the workpiece with the vise Switch on the tool and wait until the blade attains full speed before lowering gently into the cut When the cut is completed switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated posi tion Miter cutting Refer to the previously covered Posi tioning for adjusting the miter angle Bevel cut Fig 28 e At a left 45 bevel angle workpieces up to 45mm high x 122 mm wide can be cut Loosen the lever and tilt the saw blade to set the bevel angle Refer to the previously covered Posi tioning for adjusting the bevel angle Secure the workpiece with the vise Switch on the tool and wait until the blade attains full speed Then gently lower the handle to the fully lowered position while applying pressure in parallel with the blade When the cut is completed switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COM PLETE STOP before returning the blade to its fully elevated position CAUTION e During a bevel cut it may create a condition whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against the side of the blade If the blade is raised while the blade is still rotating th
6. square etc Then securely tighten the hex bolts on the guide fence in the order from right side Fig 32 Make sure that the pointer points to 0 on the miter scale If the pointer does not point to 0 loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point to 0 Fig 33 Bevel angle i 0 bevel angle Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the lock pin Loosen the lever at the rear of the tool Turn the 0 bevel angle adjusting bolt lower bolt on the right side of the arm two or three revolutions counterclock wise to tilt the blade to the right Fig 34 Carefully sqaure the side of the blade with the top surface of the turn base using the triangular rule try square etc by turning the 0 bevel angle adjusting bolt clockwise Then tighten the lever securely Fig 35 Make sure that the pointer on the sub arm points to 0 on the bevel scale on the arm If it does not point to 0 loosen the screw which secures the pointer and adjust the pointer so that it will point to 0 Fig 36 45 bevel angle Adjust the 45 bevel angle only after performing 0 bevel angle adjustment To adjust left 45 bevel angle loosen the lever and tilt the blade 45 to the left Make sure that the pointer on the sub arm points to 45 on the bevel scale on the arm If the pointer does not point to 45 turn the 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt upper bolt on the right sid
7. the center cover by turning it counter clockwise Raise the safety cover and center cover Fig 6 Press the shaft lock to lock the spindle and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt left handed clock wise Then remove the hex bolt outer flange and blade Fig 7 To install the blade mount it carefully onto the spindle making sure that the direction of the arrow on the surface of the blade matches the direction of the arrow on the blade case Install the outer flange and hex bolt and then use the socket wrench to tighten the hex bolt left handed securely counterclockwise while pressing the shaft lock Fig 8 amp 9 CAUTION For all countries other than European countries The inner flange has a 25mm diameter on one side and a 25 4 mm diameter on the other The side with 25 4 mm diameter is marked by 25 4 Use the correct side for the hole diameter of the blade you intend to use Mounting the blade on the wrong side can result in dangerous vibration 12 Return the safety cover and center cover to its original position Then tighten the hex bolt clockwise to secure the center cover Fig 10 Release the handle from the raised position by pulling the stopper pin Lower the handle to make sure that the safety cover moves properly Safety cover Fig 11 When lowering the handle the safety cover rises auto matically The cover returns to its original position when the cut is completed and the handle is ra
8. Cordless Compound Miter Saw JAMAK LS800D SPECIFICATIONS Model Blade diameter u Nee Hole arbor diameter For European countries rare For all countries other than European countries Max cutting capacities H x W with blade 216 mm in diameter Bevel angle Miter angle C a 50 LS800D O O ES sedans 210 mm 216mm 61 mmx 122mm 45 mm x 122mm 45 left and right No load speed min AAN Dimensions ll WR eine Net weight with battery Cartridge uun Rated voltage an eek Abas anaudiuessaaes ste 61 mm x 85 mm 45 mm x 85 mm A eer AA EE 2 000 E ON 528 mm x 430 mm x 486 mm OOO OO 9 3kg COR RR RISI I ERETTI RE D C 18 V e Due to our continuing programme of research and development the specifications herein are subject to change without notice e Note Specifications may differ from country to country For European countries only Noise and Vibration The typical A weighted sound pressure level is 810B A The noise level under working may exceed 85 dB A Wear ear protection The typical weighted root mean square acceleration value is 14 m s EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The undersigned Yasuhiko Kanzaki authorized by Makita Corporation 3 11 8 Sumiyoshi Cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan declares that this product Serial No series production manufactured by Makita Corporation in Japan is in compliance with the following standards or standard ized
9. damaged blade immediately Use only flanges specified for this tool Be careful not to damage the arbor flanges especially the installing surface or bolt Dam age to these parts could result in blade break age Make sure that the turn base is properly secured so it will not move during operation For your safety remove the chips small pieces etc from the table top before operation Avoid cutting nails Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation 11 Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on 12 Be sure that the blade does not contact the turn base in the lowest position 13 Hold the handle firmly Be aware that the saw moves up or down slightly during start up and stopping 14 Do not perform any operation freehand The workpiece must be secured firmly against the turn base and guide fence with the vise during all operations Never use your hand to secure the workpiece 15 Keep hands out of path of saw blade Avoid con tact with any coasting blade It can still cause severe injury 16 Never reach around saw blade 17 Make sure the blade is not contacting the work piece before the switch is turned on 18 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 19 Wait until the blade attains full speed before cut ting 20 Stop operation immediat
10. documents EN50260 EN55014 in accordance with Council Directives 89 336 EEC and 98 37 EC Yasuhiko Kanzaki CE 99 a Director MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD Michigan Drive Tongwell Milton Keynes Bucks MK15 8JD ENGLAND EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The undersigned Yasuhiko Kanzaki authorized by Kao Lung Tamura Electronics Co Ltd No 4 Industry 1st Street Ping Tung Industry District Chiao Nan Li Ping Tung City Taiwan declares that this battery charger Serial No series production manufactured by Kao Lung Tamura Electronics Co Ltd in Taiwan is in compliance with the following standards or standardized documents EN60335 EN55014 EN61000 in accordance with Council Directives 73 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC Yasuhiko Kanzaki CE 98 a Director MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD Michigan Drive Tongwell Milton Keynes Bucks MK15 8JD ENGLAND Symbols The followings show the symbols used for the tool Be sure that you understand their meaning before use 3 LJ Indoor use only 1 Delay charge too hot battery li _1 Read instruction manual mex Deffective battery 0 4 DOUBLE INSULATION gt I Delay charge too hot battery MeY Ready to charge ES ES _1 Always recycle batteries Ni MH Ni Cd Do not discard batteries into garbage a Charging A can or the like Ni MH I Charging complete Note The recycling method may differ fro
11. e of the arm until the pointer points to 45 Fig 34 ACCESSORIES CAUTION Replacement of carbon brushes Fig 37 38 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 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 mainte nance or adjustment should be carried out by a Makita Authorized Service Center These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner e Dust bag e Holder 2 e Socket wrench 10 di e Triangular rule e Lock off button Switch button e Vertical vise 15 e Carbide tipped saw blade e Holder assembly e Safety goggle e Battery charger Model DC1803 e Holder rod assembly e Battery cartridge 1822 1833 1834 1835 e Battery cover e Set plate Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan Made in Japan 884229 220
12. ely if you notice any thing abnormal 21 Do not attempt to lock the trigger in the ON posi tion 22 Shut off power and wait for saw blade to stop before servicing or adjusting tool 23 Be alert at all times especially during repetitive monotonous operations Don t be lulled into a false sense of security Blades are extremely unforgiving Charging Fig 2 24 Always use accessories recommended in this manual Use of improper accessories such as abrasive wheels may cause an injury 25 Don t abuse cord Never yank cord to disconnect it from the receptacle Keep cord away from heat oil water and sharp edges 26 Do not use the saw to cut other than wood or similar materials 27 Connect compound miter saws to a dust collect ing device when sawing 28 Select saw blades in relation to the material to be cut 29 Take care when slotting 30 Replace the kerf board when worn SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Installing or removing battery cartridge Fig 1 e Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge e To remove the battery cartridge withdraw it from the tool while pressing the push buttons on both sides of the cartridge e To insert the battery cartridge align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click If not it may accidentally fal
13. ever carry the tool by the cord or yank it to dis connect from the socket Keep the cord away from heat oil and sharp edges Secure the work Use clamps or a vice to hold the work It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool Do not over reach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubrica tion and changing accessories Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have repaired by an authorized service facility Disconnect tools Where the design permits disconnect the tool from its battery pack when not in use before ser vicing and when changing accessories such as blades bits and cutters Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on Avoid unintentional starting Do not carry the tool with a finger on the switch Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate the tool when you are tired 18 Check damaged parts Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of mov ing parts free running of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other condition that
14. is piece may be caught by the blade causing fragments to be scattered around which is dangerous The blade should be raised ONLY after the blade has come to a com plete stop When pressing down the handle apply pressure in parallel with the blade If a force is applied perpen dicularly to the turn base or if the pressure direc tion is changed during a cut the precision of the cut will be impaired Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle is being cut on a workpiece Compound cutting can be performed at angle shown in the table below Left and right 45 Left 0 45 Left and right 52 Left 0 40 At the miter angle of left 45 and bevel angle of left 45 workpieces 45mm highx85mm wide can be cut When performing compound cutting refer to Press cutting Miter cutting and Bevel cut expla nations Cutting repetitive lengths Fig 29 When cutting several pieces of stock to the same length ranging from 220 mm to 365 mm use of the set plate optional accessory will facilitate more effi cient operation Install the set plate on the holder as shown in Fig 29 Align the cutting line on your work piece with either the left or right side of the groove in the kerf board and while holding the workpiece from moving move the set plate flush against the end of the workpiece Then secure the set plate with the screw Whe
15. ised NEVER DEFEAT OR REMOVE THE SAFETY COVER In the interest of your personal safety always maintain the safety cover in good condition Any irregular operation of the safety cover should be corrected immediately NEVER USE THE TOOL WITH A FAULTY SAFETY COVER If the see through safety cover becomes dirty or sawdust adheres to it in such a way that the blade and or workpiece is no longer easily visible remove the battery cartridge and clean the cover carefully with a damp cloth Do not use solvents or any petroleum based cleaners on the plastic cover Dust bag Fig 12 The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust collection easy To attach the dust bag fit the bag s entry port over the dust nozzle When the dust bag is about half full remove the dust bag from the tool and pull the fastener out Empty the dust bag of its contents tapping it lightly so as to remove particles adhering to the insides which might hamper further collection Positioning kerf board Fig 13 amp 14 This tool is provided with the kerf boards in the turn base The kerf boards are factory adjusted so that the saw blade does not contact the kerf boards Before use adjust the kerf boards as follows First remove the battery cartridge Loosen the all screws 2 each on left and right securing the kerf boards Re tighten them to the extent that the kerf boards can be easily moved by hand Lower the handle fully and push in the stopper pi
16. l out of the tool causing injury to you or someone around you e Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Your new battery cartridge is not charged You will need to charge it before use Use the battery charger to charge the battery cartridge Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source The charging light will flash in green color Insert the bat tery cartridge so that the plus and minus terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same sides as their respective markings on the battery charger Insert the cartridge fully into the port so that it rests on the charger port floor When the battery cartridge is inserted the charging light color will change from green to red and charging wil begin The charging light will remain lit steadily during charging When the charging light color changes from red to green the charging cycle is complete Refer to the table below for the charging time If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete the charger will switch into its trickle charge maintenance charge mode which will last approximately 24 hours After charging unplug the charger from the power source CAUTION e The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge Never use it for other purposes or for other manufac turer s batteries e When you charge a new battery cartridge
17. le in the guide fence or the holder assembly and tighten the screw to secure the vise rod Note When using the holder assembly install it on the holder as shown in Fig 20 Position the vise arm according to the thickness and shape of the workpiece and secure the vise arm by tightening the screw Make sure that no part of the tool contacts the vise when lowering the handle fully If some part contacts the vise re position the vise Press the workpiece flat against the guide fence and the turn base Posi tion the workpiece at the desired cutting position and secure it firmly by tightening the vise knob The max imum thickness of workpieces which can be secured by the vertical vise is 61 mm 2 Horizontal vise optional accessory Fig 21 amp 22 The horizontal vise can be installed on either the left or right side of the base By turning the vise knob counterclocwise the screw is released and the vise shaft can be moved rapidly in and out To grip work pieces turn the vise knob gently clockwise until the projection reaches its topmost position then fasten securely If the vise knob is forced in or pulled out while being turned clockwise the projection may stop at an angle In this case turn the vise knob back counterclockwise until the screw is released before turning again gently clockwise The maximum width of workpieces which can be secured by the horizontal vise is 122 mm 3 Holders and holder assembly optional accessory
18. m country to country or state province to state province Consult with your nearest Makita Authorized Service Center or Distributor ENGLISH OONOARWN Explanation of general view Battery cartridge 24 Left bevel cut 47 Base Push button 25 Straight cut 48 Vise shaft Charging light 26 Adjusting bolt 49 Projection Battery charger 27 Guide fence 50 Rods 12 Socket wrench 28 Turn base 51 Lock off button Wrench holder 29 Periphery of blade 52 Handle Blade case 30 Top surface of turn base 53 Switch trigger Stopper pin 31 Miter scale 54 Lock lever Bolts 32 Pointer 55 Apply pressure in parallel with Hex bolt 33 Grip blade Center cover 34 Lock lever 56 Set plate Safety cover Safety guard 35 Lever 57 Screw Arrow 36 Loosen 58 Hex bolt Shaft lock 37 Tighten 59 Triangular rule Hex bolt left handed 38 Bevel scale 60 Screw Outer flange 39 Pointer 61 45 bevel angle adjusting bolt Saw blade 40 Arm 62 0 bevel angle adjusting bolt Inner flange 41 Vise rod 63 Sub arm Spindle 42 Vise arm 64 Screw Dust nozzle 43 Vise knob 65 Limit mark Dust bag 44 Holder 66 Screwdriver Fastener 45 Holder assembly 67 Brush holder cap Kerf board 46 Vise knob SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using battery operated tools basic safety precautions including the following should be followed to reduce the risk of fire leaking batter ies and personal injury Read these instructions before operating this product and save these instruc tions
19. n the set plate is not used loosen the screw and turn the set plate out of the way NOTE Use of the holder rod assembly optional accessory allows cutting repetitive lengths ranging from 220 mm to 2 230 mm Carrying tool Fig 4 amp 30 Make sure that the battery cartridge is removed Secure the blade at 0 bevel angle and the turn base at 52 miter angle to the right Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered position by pushing in the stopper pin Carry the tool by the carrying grip as shown in Fig 30 MAINTENANCE CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat tery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool Adjusting the cutting angle This tool is carefully adjusted and aligned at the factory but rough handling may have affected the alignment If your tool is not aligned properly perform the following 1 Miter angle Loosen the grip which secures the turn base Turn the turn base so that the pointer points to 0 on the miter scale Then turn the turn base slightly clock wise and counterclockwise to seat the turn base cozily in the 0 miter notch Leave as it is if the pointer does not point to 0 Loosen the four hex bolts securing the guide fence using the socket wrench Fig 31 Lower the handle fully and lock it in the lowered posi tion by pushing in the lock pin Square the side of the blade with the face of the guide fence using a trian gular rule try
20. n to lock the handle in the lowered position Adjust the kerf boards so that the kerf boards just contact the sides of blade teeth slightly Tighten the screws do not tighten firmly After adjusting the kerf boards release the stopper pin and raise the handle Then tighten the all screws securely CAUTION After changing the bevel angle always readjust the kerf boards as described above Maintaining maximum cutting capacity Fig 15 amp 16 This tool is factory adjusted to provide the max cutting capacity for a 216mm saw blade When using a saw blade other than 216 mm saw blade adjust the lower limit position of the blade as follows First remove the battery cartridge Lower the handle completely Use the socket wrench to turn the adjusting bolt until the periphery of the blade extends slightly below the top surface of the turn base at the point where the front face of the guide fence meets the top surface of the turn base With the battery cartridge removed rotate the blade by hand while holding the handle all the way down to be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base Re adjust slightly if necessary CAUTION After installing a new blade always be sure that the blade does not contact any part of the lower base when the handle is lowered completely Always do this with the bat tery cartridege removed Positioning for adjusting the miter angle Fig 17 The turn base turns up to 52 to the left a
21. nd right Loosen the grip by turning counterclockwise Turn the turn base while pressing down the lock lever When you have moved the grip to the position where the pointer points to the desired angle on the miter scale securely tighten the grip clockwise CAUTION e When turning the turn base be sure to raise the handle fully e After changing the miter angle always secure the turn base by tightening the grip firmly Positioning for adjusting the bevel angle Fig 18 amp 19 The saw blade tilts up to 45 to the left To adjust the bevel angle loosen the lever at the rear of the tool Push the handle to the left to tilt the saw blade until the pointer points to the desired angle on the bevel scale Tighten the lever to secure the arm CAUTION e When tilting the saw blade be sure to raise the handle fully e After changing the bevel angle always secure the arm by tightening the lever Securing workpiece WARNING It is extremely important to always secure the workpiece properly and tightly with the vise Failure to do so can cause the tool to be damaged and or the workpiece to be destroyed PERSONAL INJURY MAY ALSO RESULT Also after a cutting operation DO NOT raise the blade until the blade has come to a complete stop 1 Vese Fig 20 The vertical vise can be installed in two positions on either the left or right side of the guide fence or the holder assembly optional accessory Insert the vise rod into the ho
22. ns the battery service life 3 Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it 4 Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge when you do not use it for more than six months Socket wrench Fig 3 The socket wrench is stored as shown in Fig 3 When using the socket wrench pull it out of the wrench holder After using the socket wrench return it to the wrench holder Bench mounting saw Fig 4 amp 5 When the tool is shipped the handle is locked in the low ered position by the stopper pin Release the stopper pin by lowering the handle slightly and pulling the 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 Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION e Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat tery cartridge is removed before installing or removing the blade e Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to install or remove the blade Failure to do so may result in over tightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt This could cause serious injury to operator or others in the general vicinity of the tool Lock the handle in the raised position by pushing in the stopper pin Fig 4 To remove the blade use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt holding
23. or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time it may not accept a full charge This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem You can recharge the bat tery cartridge fully after discharging it completely and recharging a couple of times e If you charge a battery cartridge from a just operated tool or a battery cartridge which has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight or heat for a long time the charging light may flash in red color If this occurs wait for a while Charging will begin after the battery cartridge cools The battery cartridge will cool faster if you remove the battery cartridge from the battery charger e If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color a problem exists and charging is not possible The ter minals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged 11 Trickle charge Maintenance charge If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent spontaneous discharging after full charge the charger will switch into its trickle charge maintenance charge mode and keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged 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 cartridge Overcharging shorte
24. struc tions and cautionary markings on 1 battery charger 2 battery and 3 product using bat tery 3 CAUTION To reduce risk of injury charge only MAKITA type rechargeable batteries Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage 4 Donot expose charger to rain or snow 5 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to per sons 6 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when discon necting charger 7 Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress 8 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately 9 Do not operate charger if it has recieved a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman 10 10 Do not disassemble charger or battery cartridge 11 take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls will not reduce this risk ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER amp BATTERY CARTRIDGE 1 Do not charge battery cartridge when tempera ture is BELOW 10 C 50 F or ABOVE 40 C 104 F
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