Makita SP6000 Instruction Manual page 8

Tilting to the right
Fig.5
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.
Fig.6
Tilting to the left
Fig.7
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
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shifting lever return to 0° by itself.
Sighting
Fig.8
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
Fig.9
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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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.
Speed adjusting dial
Fig.10
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 2,000
and 5,200 rotations per minute 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
1
2
3
4
5
6
007677
CAUTION:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
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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
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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 5,200 min
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Overload protector
When the tool is overloaded and current flows above a
certain level, the tool automatically stops to protect
motor.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get fine finish, 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
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Hex wrench storage
Fig.11
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
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the characteristics specified in these instructions.
8
-1
min
2,000
2,200
3,100
4,000
4,900
5,200
-1
.