Switch Action; Operation - Makita 5603r Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted such that:
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The distance between the riving knife and the
toothed rim of the saw blade is not more than 5 mm.
The toothed rim does not extend more than 5 mm
beyond the lower edge of the riving knife.

Switch action

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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.
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.
Removing or installing saw blade
The following blade can be used with this tool.
Model Max. dia. Min. dia.
5603R 165 mm 150 mm
190 mm 170 mm
5703R,5705R
5903R 235 mm 210 mm
5103R 270 mm 260 mm
5143R 355 mm 350 mm
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The thickness of the riving knife is 1.8 mm for Models
5603R,5703R and 5705R or 2.0 mm for Models for
5903R and 5103R or 2.5 mm for Model 5143R.
CAUTION:
Do not use saw blades which do not comply with
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the characteristics specified in these instructions.
Do not use saw blades the disc of which is thicker
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or the set of which is smaller than the thickness of
the riving knife.
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CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
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at the front of the tool.
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the
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blade.
Never depress the shaft lock while the saw is
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running.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock fully 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.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
Blade thickness Kerf
1.6 mm or less 1.9 mm or more
1.6 mm or less 1.9 mm or more
1.7 mm or less 2.1 mm or more
1.8 mm or less 2.2 mm or more
2.3 mm or less 2.7 mm or more
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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When changing blade, make sure to also clean upper
and lower blade guards of accumulated sawdust. Such
efforts do not, however, replace the need to check lower
guard operation before each use.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Fig.10
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the
joint on the tool using the screws. Then connect a hose of
the vacuum cleaner to the joint as shown in the figure.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
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.
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 saw, 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 sawing is
completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing 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 wood dust being ejected from saw.
Use eye protection to help avoid injury.
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CAUTION:
The riving knife should always be used except
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when plunging in the middle of the workpiece.
Rip fence (Guide rule)
Fig.12
The handy rip fence allows you to do extra-accurate
straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against
the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with
the screw on the front of the base. It also makes repeated
cuts of uniform width possible.
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