Operation - Makita HS301D Instruction Manual

Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
2
1. Dust nozzle (optional accessory)
(optional accessory)
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install
the dust nozzle (optional accessory) on the tool using
the screw. Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner

OPERATION

CAUTION: Be sure to move the tool forward in
a straight line gently. Forcing or twisting the tool will
result in overheating the motor and dangerous kick-
10 ENGLISH
NOTE: When the battery cartridge temperature is
low, the tool may not work to its full capacity. At this
time, for example, use the tool for a light-duty cut for
a while until the battery cartridge warms up as high
as room temperature. Then, the tool can work to its
full capacity.
1
front grip (motor housing) and rear handle. Use both to
best grasp the tool. If both hands are holding saw, they
cannot be cut by the circular saw blade. Set the base on
the workpiece to be cut without the circular saw blade
making any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until
the circular saw blade attains full speed. Now simply
move the tool forward over the workpiece surface,
2. Screw is completed.
To get clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight and
your speed of advance uniform. If the cut fails to prop-
erly follow your intended cut line, do not attempt to turn
or force the tool back to the cut line. Doing so may bind
the circular saw blade and lead to dangerous kickback
cular saw 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
Rip fence (Guide rule)
Optional accessory
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.
-