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Makita HS012G Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Circular Saw
HS012G
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Circular Saw HS012G Read before use.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Symbols Intended use The followings show the symbols which may be used The tool is intended for performing lengthways and for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their crossways straight cuts and miter cuts with angles in meaning before use. wood while in firm contact with the workpiece. With appropriate Makita genuine saw blades, other materials Read instruction manual. can also be sawed. For details, according to the section for OPERATION. Noise Wear safety glasses. The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord- ing to EN62841-2-5: Sound pressure level (L...

  • Page 3: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Save all warnings and instruc- WARNING: Wear ear protection. tions for future reference. WARNING: The noise emission during actual The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your use of the power tool can differ from the declared mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated value(s) depending on the ways in which the (cordless) power tool. tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
  • Page 4 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before Maintain power tools and accessories. Check turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam- aged, have the power tool repaired before use.
  • Page 5 Never service damaged battery packs. Service — when the blade is pinched or jammed tightly by the of battery packs should only be performed by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the manufacturer or authorized service providers. operator; Follow instruction for lubricating and chang- ing accessories. — if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig Cordless circular saw safety into the top surface of the wood causing the blade...
  • Page 6 Do not use dull or damaged blades. To check lower guard, open lower guard by Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce hand, then release and watch guard closure. Also check to see that retracting handle does narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback. not touch tool housing.
  • Page 7 Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery. 12. Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces- sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte. 13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed from the tool.
  • Page 8 Keep the wireless unit away from young chil- 26. Do not insert any devices other than Makita dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical wireless unit into the slot on the tool. attention immediately.

  • Page 9: Functional Description

    Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to restart. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with recharged battery(ies). Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down. If no improvement can be found by restoring protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center. Indicating the remaining battery capacity Fig.7 Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- ► 1 . Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds. To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Depth Of Cut

    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 personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center for proper repairs BEFORE further usage. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Fig.10 Release the switch trigger to stop.

  • Page 11: Bevel Cutting

    Bevel cutting Sighting For straight cuts, align the 0° position on the front of the CAUTION: After adjusting the bevel angle, base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the always tighten the lever securely. 45° position with it. Loosen the lever and set for the desired angle by tilting accordingly, then tighten the lever securely. Fig.13 ► 1 . Cutting line (0° position) 2. Cutting line (45° position) Fig.11 ► 1 .

  • Page 12: Electronic Function

    This tool is equipped with an electric blade brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop the circular saw blade after switch lever release, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. CAUTION: The blade brake system is not a substitute for blade guard. NEVER USE TOOL WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING BLADE GUARD.
  • Page 13 Be sure the circular saw blade is installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the tool. CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the circular saw blade. Installing circular saw blade The circular saw blade may have already been installed at the time of shipment.
  • Page 14 Maintenance section. Such efforts do not replace the need to check lower guard operation before each use. Connecting a vacuum cleaner When you wish to perform clean cutting operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the dust nozzle on the tool using the screw. Fig.22 ► 1 . Mounting shaft 2. Inner flange 3. Circular saw blade 4. Outer flange 5. Hex bolt For tool with the ring 15.88...

  • Page 15: Cutting Operation

    OPERATION This tool is intended to cut wood products. With appro- priate Makita genuine circular saw blades, following materials can also be sawed: • Aluminum products Refer to our website or contact your local Makita dealer for the correct circular saw blades to be used for the material to be cut.
  • Page 16 Open the lid on the tool as shown in the figure. WIRELESS ACTIVATION FUNCTION What you can do with the wireless activation function The wireless activation function enables clean and com- fortable operation. By connecting a supported vacuum cleaner to the tool, you can run the vacuum cleaner automatically along with the switch operation of the tool. Fig.30 ► 1 . Lid Insert the wireless unit to the slot and then close the lid. When inserting the wireless unit, align the projections with the recessed portions on the slot.
  • Page 17 Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner NOTE: A Makita vacuum cleaner supporting the wireless activation function is required for the tool registration. NOTE: Finish installing the wireless unit to the tool before starting the tool registration.
  • Page 18 Push the wireless activation button on the tool Starting the wireless activation briefly. The wireless activation lamp will blink in blue. function NOTE: Finish the tool registration for the vacuum cleaner prior to the wireless activation. NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the vacuum cleaner, too. After registering a tool to the vacuum cleaner, the vacuum cleaner will automatically runs along with the switch operation of the tool.
  • Page 19 Description of the wireless activation lamp status Fig.38 ► 1 . Wireless activation lamp The wireless activation lamp shows the status of the wireless activation function. Refer to the table below for the meaning of the lamp status. Status Wireless activation lamp Description Color Duration...
  • Page 20 If the cancellation is performed successfully, the wire- Cancelling tool registration for the less activation lamps will light up in red for 2 seconds vacuum cleaner and start blinking in blue. NOTE: The wireless activation lamps finish blinking in Perform the following procedure when cancelling the red after 20 seconds elapsed. Press the wireless acti- tool registration for the vacuum cleaner.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting for wireless activation function Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts for repairs. State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy The wireless activation lamp does The wireless unit is not installed into the tool. Install the wireless unit correctly. not light/blink. The wireless unit is improperly installed into the tool. The terminal of the wireless unit and/or Gently wipe off dust and dirt on the terminal of the the slot is dirty.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Make the base perpendicular to the blade using a triangular rule or square rule by turning the adjusting OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES screw. CAUTION: 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. 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.
  • Page 23 Makita Europe N.V. Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885A10-228 www.makita.com 20220930...

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