Operation - Makita DCS551 Instruction Manual

To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to loosen
the hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex
bolt, outer flange and blade.
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To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
When changing blade, make sure to also clean the upper and
lower blade guards of accumulated metal chips as discussed
in the Maintenance section. Such efforts do not replace the
need to check lower guard operation before each use.
Hex wrench storage
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When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Installing or removing hook
CAUTION:
Never hang the tool on a waist belt or like.
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Dangerous accidental cut may result.
Never hook the tool at high location or on
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potentially unstable surface.
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The hook can be installed on the motor side of the tool
as illustrated. To install the hook, insert it into a groove
on the tool housing, and secure it with the screw. To
remove the hook, loosen the screw and take it off.
1. Hex bolt
2. Outer flange
3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
5. Cup washer
1. Hex wrench
1. Hook
2. Screw
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OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always insert the battery cartridge all the way until
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it locks in place. If you can see the red indicator on
the upper side of the button, it is not locked
completely. Insert it fully until the red indicator
cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out
of the tool, causing injury to you or someone
around you.
Be sure to move the tool forward in a straight line
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gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will result in
overheating the motor and dangerous kickback,
possibly causing severe injury.
If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
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cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
Never twist or force the tool in the cut. This may
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cause motor
kickback, resulting in serious injury to the operator.
Always wear eye protection or goggle before
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operation.
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Hold the tool firmly. The tool is provided with both a front
grip and rear handle. Use both to best grasp the tool. If
both hands are holding the tool, they cannot be cut by
the blade. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut
without the blade making any contact. Then turn the tool
on and wait until the blade attains full speed. Now
simply move the tool forward over the workpiece
surface, keeping it flat and advancing smoothly until the
cutting is completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your cutting line straight and
your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to
properly 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 particles being
ejected from the tool. Use eye protection to help avoid
injury.
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overload and/or a
1. Front grip
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2. Rear handle
3. Base
dangerous