Functional Description; Bevel Cutting - Makita HS300D Instruction Manual

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the
completely discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the
battery cartridge when you notice less tool
power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged
cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room
temperature at 10 ﾟ C - 40 ﾟ C (50 ﾟ F - 104 ﾟ F).
Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
Fig.1
Always switch off the tool before insertion or
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removal of the battery cartridge.
To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from
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the tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of
the cartridge.
To insert the battery cartridge, hold it so that the
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battery cartridge front shape fits to that of the battery
installment opening 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 fall out of the tool,
causing injury to you or someone around you.
Do not use force when inserting the battery
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cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Battery protection system
The tool is equipped with the protection system, which
automatically cuts off the output power for its long
service life.
The tool stops during operation when the tool and/or
battery are placed under the following situation. This is
caused by the activation of protection system and does
not show the tool trouble.
When the tool is overloaded:
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At this time, release the switch trigger and
remove causes of overload and then pull the
switch trigger again to restart.
When the remaining battery capacity gets low:
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Recharge the battery cartridge.
Adjusting depth of cut
Fig.2
CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
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clamping screw securely.
battery cartridge
Loosen the clamping screw on the depth guide and
move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut,
before
secure the base by tightening the clamping screw.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.
battery

Bevel cutting

Fig.3
Loosen the clamping screw on the bevel scale plate on
the front of the base. Set for the desired angle (0° - 45°)
by tilting accordingly, then tighten the clamping screw
securely.
Sighting
Fig.4
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
Fig.5
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, slide
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.
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 saw blade
Fig.6
CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
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at the front of the tool.
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