Operation - Makita BSS500 Instruction Manual

Sighting
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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.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
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the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool,
press the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off
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lever which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function
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of lock-off lever.
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
Only to turn on the light, pull the switch trigger without
pressing the lock-off lever. To turn on the light and run
the tool, press the lock-off lever and pull the switch
trigger with the lock-off lever being pressed.
NOTE:
Use a cotton stick to wipe the dirt off the lens of
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lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Do not use gasoline, thinner or the like to clean
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the lens of lamp. Using such substances will
damage the lens.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Removing or installing blade
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CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing
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up at the front of the tool.
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove
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the blade.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock so that the
blade cannot revolve and use the wrench to loosen the
hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
Fig.8
When changing blade, make sure to also clean upper
and lower blade guards of accumulated chips and
particles. Such efforts do not, however, replace the
need to check lower guard operation before each use.
Hex wrench storage
Fig.9
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Fig.10
Fig.11
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. Then
connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust
nozzle as shown in the figure.

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 part on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
Insert it fully until the red part 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.
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