Operation - Makita HS301D Instruction Manual

Bevel cutting
► Fig.10: 1. Clamping screw 2. Bevel scale plate
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.11: 1. Cutting line
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.12: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the switch trigger
hard without pressing 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 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.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Removing or installing circular saw
blade
► Fig.13: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench
CAUTION:
Be sure the circular saw blade is
installed with teeth pointing up at the front of the
tool.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench to
install or remove the circular saw blade.
To remove the circular saw blade, press the shaft lock
fully so that the circular saw blade cannot revolve and
use the wrench to loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise.
Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and circular saw
blade.
► Fig.14: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Circular saw
blade 4. Inner flange
To install the circular saw blade, follow the removal pro-
cedure in reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX
BOLT CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
► Fig.15: 1. Hex bolt 2. Protrusion 3. Outer flange
4. Circular saw blade 5. Inner flange
6. Protrusion (bigger side)
NOTE: If an inner flange is removed by chance,
install the inner flange so that its protrusion (bigger
side) faces inside as shown in the figure.
When changing the circular saw blade, make sure to
also clean the upper and lower blade guards of accu-
mulated sawdust as discussed in the Maintenance
section. Such efforts do not replace the need to check
lower guard operation before each use.
Hex wrench storage
► Fig.16: 1. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
► Fig.17: 1. Dust nozzle (optional accessory)
2. Screw (optional accessory)
► Fig.18
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
to the dust nozzle as shown in the figure.

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
kickback, possibly causing severe injury.
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.
► Fig.19
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