Operation; Fig.4 - Makita SP6000 Instruction Manual

Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Do not use saw blades which do not comply
with the characteristics specified in these
instructions.
• Use only saw blades which are rated for at
least the maximum no load speed stated in the
SPECIFICATIONS.
• Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing
up at the front of the tool.
• Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove
the blade.
To remove the blade, push in the lock-off button to
unlock the upper limit stopper.
► Fig.18: 1. Lock-off button 2. Locking lever
Turn the locking lever to lock the saw head for replacing
a blade.
► Fig.19: 1. Locking lever
With the lock-off button depressed and the locking lever
turned, lower the handle so that the lock pin fits in the
groove formed by the locking lever and the depth guide
with scale plate. Make sure that the lock pin fits in the
groove.
Press the shaft lock fully so that the blade cannot
revolve and use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt coun-
terclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange
and blade.
► Fig.20: 1. Hex wrench 2. Shaft lock
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
► Fig.21: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Saw blade
4. Inner flange
Blade guard cleaning
When changing the circular saw blade, make sure to
also clean the blade guard of accumulated sawdust as
discussed in the Maintenance section. Such efforts do
not replace the need to check guard operation before
each use.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
► Fig.22: 1. Vacuum cleaner 2. Dust port
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Connect
a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the dust port as shown
in the figure.

OPERATION

Section cutting (ordinary sawing)
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-
back, possibly causing severe injury.
• Never approach any part of your body under
the tool base when section cutting, especially at
starting. Doing so may cause serious personal
injuries. The blade is exposed under the tool
base.
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 front of base on the workpiece to be cut
without the blade making any contact. Then push in the
lock-off button and turn the tool on and wait until the
blade attains full speed. Now press down the saw head
slowly to the preset depth of cut and 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 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 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 dust being ejected from
saw. Use eye protection to help avoid injury.
► Fig.23
When using with guide rail
(accessory)
► Fig.24: 1. Adjusting screws
Place the tool on the rear end of guide rail. Turn two
adjusting screws on the tool base so that the tool slides
smoothly without a clatter. Hold the tool firmly. The tool
is provided with both a front grip and rear handle. Use
both to best grasp the tool. Turn on the tool, press down
the tool to the preset depth of cut and cut the splinter-
guard along the full length with a stroke. The edge of
the splinterguard corresponds to the cutting edge.
When bevel cutting with the guide rail, slide the slide
lever on the tool base so that the tool does not fall down
on its side.
► Fig.25: 1. Slide lever
Move the slide lever on the tool base in the direction
of arrow so that it engages the undercut groove in the
guide rail.
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